night blindness

noun

Definition of night blindness

: reduced visual capacity in faint light (as at night)

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While rare, a true deficiency of vitamin A can lead to a condition called xerophthalmia, which can damage normal vision and result in night blindness—the inability to see in the dark or low light. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "8 Health Benefits of Peaches," 7 Aug. 2019 Already, diseases such as night blindness and myopathy are affecting horses, experts say. — Jason Bittel, National Geographic, "Speedy horses evolved only recently, says landmark equine study," 2 May 2019

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night blindness

noun

: reduced visual capacity in faint light (as at night)

— called also nyctalopia