The following are the types of Nyctalopia or Night Blindness:-
- Congenital Stationary Night Blindness:- will be present from the time of birth. This is a hereditary type of Nyctalopia
- Progressive Night Blindness:- is a continuous type and will become worse in course of time
- Night Blindness as Complication of Obesity Surgery:- People who had "Obesity Surgery" for removal of excess fat, may have this type of Nyctalopia.
- Lack of vitamin A, which will cause a disorder of the ‘retina’ and make the eyes dry
- Birth defects
- Old Age
- Cataracts, in the lens of the eye/normally will affect old people
- Some forms of retinal degeneration, like'retinitis pigmentosa'
- Side effects of some medications/like 'glaucoma' medications
- Liver disorders
- Surgery of the pancreas or liver
- Obesity Surgery
- Intestinal Disorders
Symptoms of Night Blindness are:-
- Difficulty/Inability to see in low light or darkness
- Dry eyes
- Blurred vision
A complete eye examination must be done to determine the cause of Night Blindness. And Nyctalopia/ Night Blindness will have to be treated depending on its cause, including the following:-
- Removal of the cataracts
- Eating a diet with adequate amounts of Vitamin 'A':-
Vitamin A acts as an antioxidant, which prevents, in addition to Night Blindness, cancer and many other diseases, and it is vital for:-
- Healthy formation of Bones, Teeth and Skin
- Maintenance of outer layer of many tissues and organs
- Growth and vitality
- Pregnant women and Lactation
- Growth and Repair of body tissues
- Health of hair
- Eggs
- Dark Green & Yellow Fruits and Vegetables
- Dairy Products
- Defective Teeth and Gums
- Allergies
- Dry Hair
- Retarded Growth
- Susceptibility to Infections
- Eye Irritations
- Sinus Trouble
- Dry Skin
- Loss of Ability to Smell
- In people who limit their consumption of liver, dairy foods, and beta-carotene-containing vegetables
- In 'Low birth weight babies'/'Prematurely born babies'
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