Night Blindness? What is this? What causes this problem? Is it curable? What are the signs and symptoms? How can homeopathy help you? All of this and more answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
What is night blindness?
Night blindness (nyctalopia) is defined as an inability to see well at night or in low light.
What vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?
Deficiency of Vitamin A causes night blindness. It is common in poorer countries but rarely is seen in more developed countries. What causes night blindness?
Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of the cells in the retina that are responsible for the vision in dark or low light. It has many causes like:
• Myopia
• Vitamin A deficiency or Zinc deficiency
• Cataract
• Birth defects
• Certain medications of glaucoma that works on pupil constriction
• Diabetes
• Retinitis pigmentosa
Is Night blindness a genetic disorder?
It is not a genetic disorder but it is a symptom of many congenital and inherited retinal diseases or due to vitamin A deficiency.
Is it curable?
Night blindness is treatable. Corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contacts, can help your nearsighted vision both during the daytime and at night.
How homeopathy helps?
Some homeopathic remedies are listed:
China
Lyco
Physostigma venenosum
Phosphoricum acidum