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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