Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: blindness

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

"A blindness to the evidence at this stage could have dire consequences down the road if this site is given the go-ahead, for new and existing residents alike."

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23352660.abermorddu-flooding-concerns-raised-housing-development-plan/?ref=rss

A charity walk raising money for those affected by sight loss and blindness returns to the Isle of Wight today (Sunday).

Source: https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/23581285.isle-wight-charity-seaview-walk-retina-uk-returns/?ref=rss

Admiral Hari Kumar cites examples of sea blindness which is an endemic disease since people live mostly on land and not on the sea.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/02/12/indias-most-fearless-a-tribute-to-our-bravehearts/

As the rods die off, the ailment begins to affect the cones, leading to blindness.

Source: https://thefrontierpost.com/vision-cones-rods-in-the-retina-may-still-retain-visual-function-despite-eyesight-loss/

Attie said diabetes is a unique disease because it has various consequences including kidney disease, nerve damage and blindness and is even linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Source: https://badgerherald.com/news/2023/11/24/november-highlights-uws-commitment-to-diabetes-awareness-but-research-always-continues/

By doing so, individuals with disabilities, including blindness, low vision, and dyslexia, can navigate digital documents more easily.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/adobe-pdf-accessibility-auto-tag-api-announced-8614980/

Dave has previously spoken about health struggles, including discovering he had glaucoma – an eye condition that can lead to blindness.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/04/hairy-bikers-dave-myers-learnt-to-walk-again-amid-cancer-treatment-18385799/

Despite widespread use of ivermectin, a medication approved for use in humans to treat parasitic infections such as river blindness, it is still not recommended for use with COVID-19 patients in clinical settings, the WHO guidelines state.

Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/ivermectin-warnings-a-new-covid-19-antiviral-a-changing-threshold-for-care-these-are-the-who-s-updated-treatment-guidelines-1.6638131

Diabetic retinopathy may occur in people with diabetes and causes damage to the blood vessels in the retina, leading to blindness in some cases.

Source: http://charlestownbridge.com/2023/11/23/guest-op-ed-why-preventing-diabetes-should-be-a-priority-at-all-ages/

Disease of the muscles, bones or joints is also listed, alongside trauma to limbs, blindness, deafness, heart disease and chest disease.

Source: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/uk-world-news/dwp-warns-people-could-missing-28134913

Health officials are investigating an outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria tied to artificial tear drops that has led to hospitalizations, blindness and one death.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/f4cf826326028c6f?ref=ff

His window of perception sees only gray, almost to a point of blindness.

Source: https://slate.com/culture/2023/01/dido-thank-you-doomer-eminem-meme.html?via=rss

However, it can result in what we call 'functional' blindness - whereby the eyesight muscles are in a state of uncontrollable spasms and the person is unable to open their eyes.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1736462/blepharospasm-symptoms-man-turns-blind

“I don’t understand why curable blindness is a thing,” he wrote in a on Jan.

Source: https://brockpress.com/2023/02/06/its-time-to-stop-hating-mrbeast/

"I have learned that local hostelries and restaurants essentially pay for people to take their oil away - but there's a certain wilful blindness by certain groups of people who will allow others to take it away without having to pay for it.

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23265109.man-attempted-steal-used-cooking-oil-ruabon-court-told/?ref=rss

I have treated too many people with diabetes for whom dialysis, limb amputations, and/or blindness could have been prevented if they had just been able to see a medical provider sooner.

Source: https://ctmirror.org/2023/06/01/ct-extend-husky-health-insurance-immigration-status/

In Australia, the most common causes of blindness and low vision are AMD, cataracts and glaucoma, according to Vision Australia.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/2023/08/01/judi-dench-macular-degeneration/

In fact, diabetes is the primary cause of blindness in adults between the ages of 20 to 74.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/diabetes-warning-signs-your-eyes-30513015

In response to the criticism, Benedict altered the Good Friday liturgy to drop a reference to the “blindness” of the Jews, but he maintained language praying for Jews to convert to Christianity.

Source: https://www.jta.org/2023/01/03/obituaries/pope-benedict-xvi-who-went-from-hitler-youth-to-advancing-catholic-jewish-relations-dies-at-95

Intrigued, Mills began trawling through the annals of the British Library in order to uncover the story of blindness.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/arts_ents/23633069.books-examination-history-blindness-western-world/?ref=rss