Night Blindness
Also known as nyctalopia, the inability to see well at night or in poor
light, night blindness is not a vision disorder. It is actually a symptom
of an underlying condition, such as nearsightedness or cataracts. These
disorders or other causes, such as glaucoma medication, retinitis pigmentosa
or vitamin A deficiency, are linked to abnormalities in the cells of the
retina that are responsible for vision in dim light.
The treatment of night blindness is directly related to the treatment
of its underlying cause. If the condition is the result of strong nearsightedness,
a new prescription may be necessary. If cataracts are at the root of
the problem, surgery may be necessary. A different type of glaucoma
medication can replace the problematic prescription, and vitamin A supplements
can reverse the deficiency.
In order to determine the cause of night blindness, an eye doctor will
perform a number of tests. Once the cause is ascertained, the cure is
just a step away.
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