Patients with night blindness are lacking something.

Written by Tao Yuan
Ophthalmology
Updated on September 25, 2024
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Night blindness is a common symptom in ophthalmology, referring to a condition where patients cannot see clearly in dim environments. Night blindness can be caused by various reasons, among which vitamin A deficiency night blindness occurs due to the patient's long-term picky eating or malnutrition, leading to insufficient intake of vitamin A. Vitamin A is an essential raw material for the synthesis of photosensitive substances in the retina, and its deficiency can lead to night blindness. Night blindness caused by retinal pigment degeneration, malnutrition of rod cells, and late-stage glaucoma does not involve a lack of nutritional elements in the patient's body. Instead, it results from damage to the rod cells in the retina or the nerve fiber layer, which prevents them from sensing light stimuli in dark environments.

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Is it useful to wear glasses for night blindness?

Patients with night blindness cannot improve their symptoms by fitting glasses. Fitting glasses is mainly used to correct refractive errors, such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, etc., whereas night blindness is not caused by refractive errors. It is usually caused by the following reasons: First, it may be caused by retinal pigment degeneration, for which there is currently no effective treatment. Avoiding strong light stimulation can help delay the progression of the disease. Second, it may be caused by late-stage glaucoma, which requires treatment with medication or surgery to reduce eye pressure in order to stop and delay the progression of the disease. Third, it may be caused by malnutrition of the rod cells, related to genetic factors, for which there is also no effective treatment available. Fourth, it may be caused by a lack of vitamin A, which can be treated by taking vitamin A capsules orally. (Please follow medical advice when using medication.)

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What should I do if night blindness is afraid of sunlight?

People with night blindness, who are sensitive to sunlight, can wear sunglasses when going out, and should actively seek treatment for night blindness. Night blindness refers to the blurriness or complete inability to see in dim light or at night, which makes mobility difficult. Night blindness can be categorized into congenital night blindness, acquired night blindness, and temporary night blindness. Congenital night blindness is mostly related to hereditary factors, where patients are born lacking the ability to synthesize rhodopsin, leading to night blindness. It is recommended to supplement vitamin A in appropriate amounts, and gene therapy is a potential treatment direction. Acquired night blindness is generally caused by diseases of the retina or other eye conditions, and it is recommended to actively treat the primary disease. Temporary night blindness is often due to a lack of vitamin A in the diet or due to some digestive system diseases affecting the absorption of vitamin A. It is advisable to supplement vitamin A as per medical advice and actively treat digestive tract diseases.

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Patients with night blindness are lacking something.

Night blindness is a common symptom in ophthalmology, referring to a condition where patients cannot see clearly in dim environments. Night blindness can be caused by various reasons, among which vitamin A deficiency night blindness occurs due to the patient's long-term picky eating or malnutrition, leading to insufficient intake of vitamin A. Vitamin A is an essential raw material for the synthesis of photosensitive substances in the retina, and its deficiency can lead to night blindness. Night blindness caused by retinal pigment degeneration, malnutrition of rod cells, and late-stage glaucoma does not involve a lack of nutritional elements in the patient's body. Instead, it results from damage to the rod cells in the retina or the nerve fiber layer, which prevents them from sensing light stimuli in dark environments.

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Night blindness will have what impact?

Night blindness is a common ophthalmological symptom, primarily characterized by poor vision in dim environments. Many factors can cause night blindness, such as advanced glaucoma, retinal pigment degeneration, vitamin A deficiency, etc. It is crucial to seek timely ophthalmic examination at a hospital to diagnose the specific cause of night blindness and then implement targeted treatments. Otherwise, the condition may gradually worsen. For example, night blindness caused by advanced glaucoma can progressively lead to blindness. If night blindness caused by a deficiency in vitamin A is not treated in time, it can also lead to dry eye syndrome, keratomalacia, and other issues. Regarding treatment, night blindness caused by vitamin A deficiency can be treated with oral vitamin A capsules. For night blindness caused by advanced glaucoma, surgical treatment to reduce eye pressure is necessary to halt the progression of the condition.

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Is night blindness related to myopia?

Night blindness generally has little to do with myopia. Night blindness can be divided into congenital night blindness and acquired night blindness, caused by retinal dysfunction. Myopia makes distant objects appear blurry and near objects clear, primarily due to changes in the eye's axis. Night blindness does not involve changes in visual acuity or the eye's axis. Once night blindness occurs, one should actively seek an ophthalmological examination and receive proper treatment. Currently, the treatment for myopia mainly includes corrective glasses, orthokeratology (corneal reshaping therapy), and surgical treatments.