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vision improving
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tablets
Nightblindness
Christopher Hobbs:
Nightblindness is a progressive degeneration of the retina, resulting in a progressive loss of night vision and peripheral vision. It can be of genetic origin or from a nutritional deficiency.
Etiologic and Contributing Factors
- Vitamin A deficiency: Vitamin A is essential for the production of rhodopsin, a pigment in the retina that helps with low-light vision.
- Retinitis pigmentosa: A genetic condition causing retinal degeneration.
- Cataracts: Clouding of the eye lens can interfere with night vision.
- Glaucoma: Advanced stages of glaucoma and certain medications used to treat it may impair night vision.
- Diabetes: Diabetic retinopathy can damage the retina and lead to night blindness.
- Myopia (nearsightedness): Severe nearsightedness may make it harder to see in dim light.
When to Seek Professional Help
Look for these signs to determine if you need medical advice:
- Progressive worsening of night vision.
- Difficulty driving at night or navigating in dimly lit areas.
- Symptoms like blurred vision, halos, or glare.
- A known history of conditions like diabetes or glaucoma.
- No improvement after addressing potential nutrient deficiencies.
Treatment Plan for Nightblindness
Christopher Hobbs:
“Herbal treatment can consist of carrot juice (8 oz/day), adrenal tonics, and herbs high in the pigment anthocyanidin, such as bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) and ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba).”
When to Treat at Home with Herbs
If night blindness is mild and related to dietary deficiencies, you might consider using herbs and natural remedies, but only with caution:
- Carrot or carrot juice: High in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A.
- Spinach, kale, or other leafy greens: Rich in antioxidants and vitamin A.
- Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)Â extract: Believed to support retinal health.
- Goji (Lycium barbarum) berries: High in antioxidants and carotenoids.
Important Note: Herbal treatments should only complement—not replace—medical care. Severe or prolonged night blindness warrants professional evaluation, as it may indicate an underlying condition that requires targeted treatment. Self-treatment without addressing the cause can worsen the issue.
Generated by ChatGPT; edited and supplemented by Dr. Christopher Hobbs PhD
Herbal Remedies for Nightblindness
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circulatory stimulant
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tablets, tincture
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adrenal tonic
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tablets, tincture, capsules
Related Nightblindness conditions
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The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
