Does night blindness also cause a decrease in vision during the day?

Written by Wang Hui Zhen
Ophthalmology
Updated on September 18, 2024
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Patients with severe night blindness also experience a decline in vision during the day. Night blindness refers to the blurriness or complete inability to see in the dark or dimly lit environments, causing difficulties in movement. In severe cases, vision can also decline during the day. Night blindness can be categorized into congenital, acquired, and temporary night blindness. Congenital night blindness is mostly related to congenital genetic factors, where patients inherently lack the ability to synthesize rhodopsin, leading to night blindness. Acquired night blindness is often due to diseases of the retina or other eye diseases, and it is recommended to actively treat the primary disease. Temporary night blindness is mostly due to a lack of Vitamin A in the diet, or due to certain digestive system diseases affecting Vitamin A absorption, and it is advised to supplement Vitamin A and other treatments as prescribed by a doctor.

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Written by Wang Hui Zhen
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What will happen if night blindness is not treated?

Night blindness, if left untreated, can progress slowly in some cases and more rapidly in others, potentially leading to blindness quickly. Therefore, it is recommended to visit a hospital for diagnosis and targeted treatment if night blindness occurs. Night blindness refers to the blurriness or even complete inability to see in low light conditions or at night, causing difficulty in movement. Night blindness can be categorized into congenital night blindness, acquired night blindness, and temporary night blindness. Congenital night blindness is mostly related to genetic factors. Patients are born with a deficiency in synthesizing rhodopsin, which leads to night blindness. It is recommended to supplement with Vitamin A as per medical advice, though the treatment effectiveness for congenital night blindness is generally poor, and gene therapy is considered a direction for the future. Acquired night blindness is often caused by diseases intrinsic to the eye, and it is advisable to actively treat the primary disease. Temporary night blindness is mostly due to a lack of Vitamin A in the diet or due to certain digestive system diseases that affect the absorption of Vitamin A; hence, it is recommended to supplement Vitamin A as advised by a doctor.

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What causes sudden night blindness?

There are many causes of sudden night blindness. Night blindness refers to blurry vision or even complete inability to see in low-light conditions such as nighttime, possibly even leading to difficulties in movement. Night blindness can be categorized into congenital, acquired, and temporary types. Congenital night blindness is mostly related to genetic factors, where the patient is born with a deficiency in synthesizing rhodopsin, leading to night blindness. Temporary night blindness is often due to a lack of Vitamin A in the diet, or due to some digestive system diseases that affect the absorption of Vitamin A. Acquired night blindness is usually caused by diseases of the retina or the eye itself. Therefore, if sudden night blindness occurs, it is recommended to go to a reputable hospital's ophthalmology department for comprehensive examinations such as visual acuity, intraocular pressure, slit lamp, dilated fundus examination, and if necessary, further tests like fundus fluorescein angiography to identify the cause and provide targeted treatment.

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What should be paid attention to in night blindness?

Night blindness is a common symptom in ophthalmology and can be caused by many reasons. Once night blindness occurs, patients need to promptly visit an eye clinic for a face-to-face examination to diagnose the cause, and then treat it based on the specific cause. The common causes include the following: First, it can be caused by late-stage glaucoma. Surgery is needed to reduce intraocular pressure to halt the progression of the disease; otherwise, it may lead to complete blindness. Second, it can be due to a deficiency of vitamin A, related to long-term poor diet and malnutrition. It often also includes symptoms such as dryness of the conjunctiva and softening of the cornea, which can be treated by taking vitamin A capsules orally. Third, it is caused by malnutrition of the rod cells in the retina. Currently, there is no effective treatment for this condition.

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Does night blindness also cause a decrease in vision during the day?

Patients with severe night blindness also experience a decline in vision during the day. Night blindness refers to the blurriness or complete inability to see in the dark or dimly lit environments, causing difficulties in movement. In severe cases, vision can also decline during the day. Night blindness can be categorized into congenital, acquired, and temporary night blindness. Congenital night blindness is mostly related to congenital genetic factors, where patients inherently lack the ability to synthesize rhodopsin, leading to night blindness. Acquired night blindness is often due to diseases of the retina or other eye diseases, and it is recommended to actively treat the primary disease. Temporary night blindness is mostly due to a lack of Vitamin A in the diet, or due to certain digestive system diseases affecting Vitamin A absorption, and it is advised to supplement Vitamin A and other treatments as prescribed by a doctor.

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Is night blindness a recessive genetic disease?

Night blindness is not a recessive genetic disease; it is merely a symptom caused by many ophthalmic diseases. The primary manifestation is difficulty seeing in dim environments and requiring a longer time to adapt when moving from bright to dim settings. There are various causes of night blindness, with common ones including vitamin A deficiency, malnutrition of rod cells, and advanced glaucoma. Therefore, when a patient exhibits symptoms of night blindness, it is crucial to seek medical attention promptly. A doctor can determine the specific cause through a comprehensive examination and implement targeted treatment. The primary diseases causing night blindness are mostly non-hereditary; for example, vitamin A deficiency is mainly related to malnutrition and picky eating, which can be treated by supplementing vitamin A.