BLIND′NESS

(blīnd′-). Syn. Ablep′sia , Cæ′cit as , ., L.; Aveuglement , Cécité , Fr.; Blind he it , Ger. Deprivation or want of sight. Blindne may be congenital, or born with a person; or it may arise from accident, external violence, or disease. In the latter it may frequently be relieved by medical and surgical treatment. See Amaurosis , Cataract , Eyes , Ophthalmia , Vision , .