JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE July issue | Page 80

Bulging eyes Proptosis and exophthalmos, or bulging eyes, are when the eyes protrude out of their normal position. It can be caused by a number of different conditions, including Graves' disease, glaucoma, and leukemia. Color blindness Color blindness is an inherited or acquired condition in which the patient has difficulty telling apart certain colors or cannot see any colors at all. It is more common in men than in women. Blindness Blindness is the inability to see anything, including light. It can be partial or complete, and can be caused by a number of different diseases, or be present at birth. Uveitis Swelling of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye, is called uveitis. It is often associated with infections or