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editI hope it can cover more on how it`s related to rhodopsin and how Vitamin A deficiency leads to night-blindness. -Syock 08:30, 26 July 2006 (UTC+9)
Nykt vs Nykta
editfrom Greek νύκτ-, nykt- "night".......the proper word in Greek in νύχτα. Written in english letters it is nykta. Also ὄψ or ops does not means eyes. In fact I don't even think it's a word..— Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.8.224.245 (talk) 22:01, 17 June 2014 (UTC)
Disputed terms
editAccording to my dictionary, hemeralopia is night blindness and nyctalopia day blindness, the opposite of what you say. Sanne
- What dictionary are you using? -AED 07:43, 13 April 2006 (UTC)
Moon blink
editFor those who are interested, and don't have Smith's fascinating tome to hand, the complete reference for moon blink is:
- MOON-BLINK. A temporary evening blindness occasioned by sleeping in the monshine in tropical climates; it is technically designated nyctalopia.Can happen at birth, or be caused by injury/lack of Vitamin A