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Anatomical causes of unilateral blindness
| Anatomical site | Pathologies | N | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvea | Panuveitis | 3 | |
| Endophtalmitis | 9 | 25% | |
| Anterior chamber | Hyphema | 3 | |
| Lens | Cataract | 12 | 20% |
| Cornea | Corneal opacities and hematocornea | 6 | 10% |
| Irido corneal angle | Glaucoma | 9 | 15% |
| Optic nerve | Optic neuropathies | 3 | 5% |
| Whole eyeball | Traumatic avulsion of the eyeball | 1 | |
| Phthisis bulbi | 8 | 15% | |
| Orbit | Orbital tumors | 6 | 10% |
| Total | 60 | 100 |
