Fertility may be compromised with these surgical procedures, so people may consider postponing surgery until after having children. If the pain is intolerable and the person would like to get the spermatocele removed immediately, the person should talk to his doctor about the possibility of freezing or donating sperm in case infertility occurs. Male Reproductive System
Spermatoceles are important to not be ignored as it can affect the male reproductive system. The testes are organs inside the scrotum that create sperm as well as sex hormones and testosterone. The sperm in the testes move to the epididymis which is a long, coiled tube behind the testes. The primary function is to store and mature sperm so it can fertilize the egg. However, if the epididymis becomes injured, then there is a chance that the sperm will not mature and a man will not be able to reproduce with a woman. Therefore, serious thought must be considered when undergoing spermatocelectomy. Prevention and Screening
There is no way to prevent a spermatocele from forming, but there are routines that can be established to help identify any changes in a persons scrotum such as masses, abnormalities, or discomfort. Performing a monthly testicular self-exam can improve the persons chances of identifying spermatoceles or any abnormalities quickly. It is best to perform a testicular self-exam after a warm shower to help the scrotum relax. To properly exam the scrotum, look for any swelling on the skin and examine each testicle by rolling the testicle between the thumbs and the fingers.
Recent research by Krystel R. Huxlin and others on the relearning of complex visual motion following V1 damage has offered potentially promising treatments for individuals with acquired cortical blindness. These treatments focus on retraining and retuning certain intact pathways of the visual cortex which are more or less preserved in individuals who sustained damage to V1. Huxlin and others found that specific training focused on utilizing the "blind field" of individuals who had sustained V1 damage improved the patients ability to perceive simple and complex visual motion. This sort of relearning therapy may provide a good workaround for patients with acquired cortical blindness in order to better make sense of the visual environment. See also
Blindsight

References
Further reading
Books
Vighetto, A., & Krolak-Salmon, P. (2007). Cortical blindness. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. Papers
Balliet, R., Blood, K. M., & Bach-y-Rita, P. (1985). Visual field rehabilitation in the cortically blind? : Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry Vol 48(11) Nov 1985, 1113-1124. Trevethan, C. T., & Sahraie, A. (2003). Spatial and temporal processing in a subject with cortical blindness following occipital surgery: Neuropsychologia Vol 41(10) 2003, 1296-1306. == External links ==