Asked by Liting Zheng on Jul 26, 2024
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The medical term for night blindness is:
A) myopia.
B) hyperopia.
C) nyctalopia.
D) amblyopia.
Nyctalopia
A condition often referred to as night blindness, where individuals have difficulty seeing in low light or darkness.
Night Blindness
A condition that impairs the ability to see in low light or darkness.
- Familiarize oneself with standard eye conditions and their medically accepted terms.
Verified Answer
1L
19 Luqyana Tsaqif MustofaAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Night blindness is medically referred to as nyctalopia. A is incorrect because myopia or nearsightedness is another condition in which distant objects appear blurred. B is incorrect because hyperopia or farsightedness is another condition in which nearby objects appear blurred. D is incorrect because amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a condition in which there is a decrease in vision in one or both eyes.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with standard eye conditions and their medically accepted terms.