Degeneration of the optic nerve and papillomacular bundle with resulting loss of central vision and blindness, which is progressive for several weeks, then usually becomes stationary with permanent central scotoma; the age of onset is variable, most often in the third decade; more males than females are affected.
Fluoridation Chemicals. The fluoride chemicals used to fluoridate drinking water are: hydrofluorosilicic acid, sodium fluorosilicate, and sodium fluoride. Unlike the fluoride compounds found in toothpaste or supplements, fluoridation chemicals are not pharmaceutical grade quality.They are, instead, unpurified industrial by-products that are collected in the air pollution control systems of certain industries.he fluoride chemicals used to fluoridate drinking water are: hydrofluorosilicic acid, sodium fluorosilicate, and sodium fluoride.
Fluoridated water is found in most community water systems. (Well water often does not contain enough fluoride.) Food prepared in fluoridated water contains fluoride. Natural sodium fluoride is in the ocean, so most seafood contains fluoride. Tea and gelatin also contain fluoride. Infants can only get fluoride through drinking infant formulas. Breast milk has a negligible amount of fluoride in it.