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Examples of night blindness in a Sentence
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Studies from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that a diet high in vitamin A can help improve vision in dim light and reduce the risk of night blindness.
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Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
The first sign of vitamin A deficiency is often night blindness.
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024
The film revolves around a 10-year-old boy who suffers from night blindness and for whom every night is terrifying when his village is gripped by the fear of child kidnappers.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Mar. 2024
What are the dangers for those experiencing night blindness?
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Matthew Solan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
The Garo-language film, which revolves around a 10-year-old boy who suffers from night blindness and for whom every night is terrifying when his village is gripped by the fear of child-kidnappers, originated from another memory of Sangma, who hails from Meghalaya in northeastern India.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2023
Without adequate levels of Beta-Carotene, the production of rhodopsin can be impaired, leading to vision problems such as night blindness.
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Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
In humans, a genetic alteration here decreases the stability and effectiveness of rhodopsin pigments in the retina, sparking a condition known as congenital stationary night blindness.
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Byjack Tamisiea, science.org, 24 Mar. 2023
Ironically, the genetic alteration is surprisingly similar to one that degrades pigments in human retinas, causing night blindness.
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Byjack Tamisiea, science.org, 24 Mar. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1625, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near night blindness
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“Night blindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20blindness. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
night blindness
noun
: subnormal vision in faint light (as at night)
night-blind
adjective
Medical Definition
night blindness
noun
: reduced visual capacity in faint light (as at night)
called also nyctalopia
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