Vision loss can affect your physical health, quality of life, and your mental well-being. It's been linked to loneliness, social isolation, and feelings of worry, anxiety, and fear. Aside from trauma, what can cause someone to lose their eyesight? Well, several diseases have been identified as affecting vision. Many are treatable, but others can lead to permanent loss of sight.
So, what are the most common—and most severe—of these disorders? Click through this gallery and take a look!