Can night blindness see clearly during the day?
Written by Li Zhuo
Ophthalmology
Updated on September 08, 2024
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Night blindness is mainly due to two types of cells on our retina: cone cells and rod cells. Rod cells are responsible for vision at night, while cone cells are responsible for vision during the day and are crucial for sharp vision. In cases of night blindness, there are issues with the rod cells, but patients also have problems with their cone cells. Therefore, not only is their nighttime vision unclear, but their daytime vision is also worse than that of an average person. Although they can see during the day, the clarity is impaired. This condition is primarily due to a genetic anomaly, often involving a chromosomal abnormality. It is recommended that patients supplement with B vitamins, such as lutein.
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