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Nyctanopia

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Impaired vision in dim light and in the dark, due to impaired function of the rods in the retina.

Night blindness is a classic finding from deficiency of vitamin A.

Nyctanopia is also known as day sight, nocturnal amblyopia, nyctalopia.

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