It’s no surprise that most
people don’t see well in the dark. However, some people have considerable
difficulty seeing at night or in poor light. This is called “night blindness” or nyctalopia. Night blindness doesn’t
mean you are completely unable to see at night, but that your vision is poorer
then. It is not a disease in itself, but instead is a symptom of some other
type of vision problem. Certain cells in the eye’s retina are responsible for
allowing you to see in dim light. If these cells are affected by a disease or
condition, night blindness occurs.
Some of the eye conditions
that can cause night blindness include:
- Nearsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Certain
Glaucoma Medicine
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Retinitis Pigmentosa-an eye disease that causes blindness
- Vitamin A
Deficiency
- Keratoconus-cornea disease where it is very steeply curved
If you or someone you know
has difficulty seeing at night-especially if it seems to be getting worse-pleas
schedule an eye exam with eye doctors at Center for Sight
508-730-2020, visit Center for Sight or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver.
Center for Sight is conveniently located at 1565 North Main Street, Suite 406, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 for patients from Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
