Symptoms can be serious, and the disease can be fatal â especially for babies, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. When influenza pandemics occur, they spread quickly, often killing large numbers of previously healthy people. From 1918 to 1919, a flu pandemic hit the U.S. in three waves.
Enucleation (Eyeball Removal). Enucleation is the removal of an eye. It is an irreversible method of treating various disorders of the eye. Reasons for enucleation include: 1  Severe untreatable trauma, such as a perforated or ruptured eyeball. 2  Uncontrollable glaucoma.
In addition, some people may be born with eye muscles that are weaker than normal, causing them to develop ptosis at a young age. Nerve damage can contribute to ptosis as well. A common cause of ptosis is Hornerâs syndrome. Hornerâs syndrome is a form of nerve damage that occurs in the face and eyes. Itâs usually the result of an underlying condition.