Question 1

what kind of person is prone to get nyctalopia?

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Night blindness: Nyctalopia is a result of diseases of the eye affecting ones ability to see at night or relatively dim conditions. The most common cause is Retinitis pigmentosa. Increasingly refractive eye surgery (LASIK) can affect night vision. Other causes: CSNB, vit A deficiency, retinal detachment, cataract, phenothiazines, macular degeneration, pathological myopia.

Question 2

what is "night blindness"?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: Most elderly folks gradually lose their retinal rods, and slowly and steadily have trouble seeing at night, but a disorder called retinitis pigments could also cause "nyctalopia" (night blindness).  There really is minimal help that can enhance decreased nitetime vision, although some patients swear that dietary intake of dark green leafy vegetables helps.

Question 3

what exactly is night blindness?

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Nyctalopia: Or night blindness is a symptom of something else such as myopia or malnutrition it is treated based on the cause. It is the inability to see at night or in low light environment.

Question 4

what causes night blindness to happen?

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Nyctalopia: Or night blindness is a symptom of something else such as myopia or malnutrition it is treated based on the cause. It is the inability to see at night or in low light environment.

Question 5

what can i do to address night blindness?

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Depends: If you have a retinal degeneration, there are several experimental treatments. Coenzyme q10 is one, and there are others. Avoidance of inflammatory foods (sugar, simple carbs, dairy, gluten, trans fats, and processes foods in general) is a good idea. See a retinal specialist for more detailed recommendations.

Question 6

can anything be done for "night blindness"?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: If it is from a cause like cataracts, then surgery can be performed.  It is due to a retinal condition like retinitis pigmentosa, then likely no.  It is best to see an ophthalmologist who can determine the cause and make recommendations to treat.

Question 7

can anybody tell me about night blindness.?

Accepted Answer

Nyctalopia: Night blindness refers to the reduced ability of the retinal rods to function under reduced lighting conditions. This affects functioning outside at night and the ability of the eye to adjust to changes from light to dark ( movie theater) or dark to light. Associated with retinitis pigmentosa there is no treatment but night vision goggles will often help.

Question 8

what is the medical term for night blindness?

Accepted Answer

Nyctalopia: Or night blindness is a symptom of something else such as myopia or malnutrition it is treated based on the cause. It is the inability to see at night or in low light environment.

Question 9

can night blindness/light sensativity be cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes find the reasons: “photophobia or light sensitivity is a common eye complaint. It can result from several different conditions and in most cases is easily treatable when you find the cause.
Treatment for night blindness will depend on its cause. Treatment may be as simple as a new prescription for your eyeglasses or switching glaucoma drugs, or it may require surgery if it's the result of cataracts.

Question 10

help please? what is it like to have night blindness?

Accepted Answer

Nyctalopia: Nyctalopia is the inability to see well at 
night or in poor light.  It can be caused by many different eye disorders.  Check with your eye doctor.

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