Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Blindness

Blindness is an incapacitating lack of vision or visual impairment. It is a disability that affects millions of people around the world. Blindness can be caused by a number of different factors, including birth defects, illness, trauma, and aging. It can also be caused by exposure to toxins, exposure to high levels …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 79× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Blindness is an incapacitating lack of vision or visual impairment. It is a disability that affects millions of people around the world. Blindness can be caused by a number of different factors, including birth defects, illness, trauma, and aging. It can also be caused by exposure to toxins, exposure to high levels of radiation, and malnutrition. Blindness can lead to significant challenges in day-to-day life, including difficulties in mobility, participating in physical activities, and accessing education and employment. It can also lead to social isolation and depression. Various treatments are available for those affected by blindness, including corrective surgeries, assistive technology, and accessible education and employment services. Additionally, there are a variety of strategies that can help those with blindness, such as methods of navigating unfamiliar places and adapting daily living activities. It is also important for those affected to find a reliable support system. Blindness is a significant challenge that affects numerous people around the world. Understanding the causes, treatments, and strategies available can help those affected to cope with and manage their disability.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 79 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Blindness, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Air and Water Borne Diseases.

Journal editorial board
Maria Cielo Rodrigues Sousa · Portugal

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