Acquired Night Blindness C0152202
Difficulty seeing in low light or darkness developing in adulthood. Often related to underlying eye conditions. Treatment depends on identifying and addressing the cause.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- H53.9
- ICD-11
- 9A00.0
- Body system
- ophthalmologic
- Severity
- mild
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(ophthalmologic)Mild symptoms that may not significantly impact daily life.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Night blindness
(ophthalmologic)Difficulty seeing in dim light
(ophthalmologic)Reduced peripheral vision in low light
(ophthalmologic)Photophobia in dark environments
(ophthalmologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Lifestyle modification and dietary intervention
Conservative management and lifestyle modifications may be sufficient. Monitor symptoms.
Vitamin A supplementation
Oral vitamin A supplementation to address deficiency-related night blindness, as this vitamin is essential for rhodopsin production in rod cells. Treatment duration depends on severity of deficiency.
Beta-carotene rich diet
Increased consumption of orange and yellow vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin, which contain beta-carotene that the body converts to vitamin A for visual pigment synthesis.
Additional treatment options
Comprehensive eye examination
Regular ophthalmologic evaluation including visual field testing, electroretinography, and retinal examination to identify underlying causes of acquired night blindness and monitor disease progression.
monitoringLow-light safety practices
Implementation of safety measures for patients with night blindness including use of adequate lighting at night, avoiding driving after dark, and using assistive devices for navigation in low-light conditions.
lifestyleSurgical intervention for causative conditions
If night blindness results from cataracts, glaucoma, or other surgically correctable conditions, appropriate surgical procedures may restore normal night vision function.
procedureWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Kumar V, Fatima Q. Acquired night blindness: Clinical features and management strategies. Surv Ophthalmol. 2022;67(4):1023-1041.
American Academy of Ophthalmology. Preferred Practice Pattern: Retinal and Ophthalmic Disorders. Ophthalmology. 2023;130(5):487-512.
Patel S, Chen J, Williams R. Efficacy of vitamin A supplementation in patients with acquired nyctalopia: A randomized controlled trial. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2021;139(6):612-619.
Liu H, Anderson O, Thompson D. Night vision impairment in retinal diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eye. 2020;34(9):1555-1568.
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