: reduced visual capacity in faint light (as at night)
night-blind
ˈnīt-ˌblīnd
adjective
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebHe is afflicted by night blindness, a possible consequence of his own malnutrition early in life. Raj Patel, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2021 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, 7 Aug. 2019 Already, diseases such as night blindness and myopathy are affecting horses, experts say. Jason Bittel, National Geographic, 2 May 2019
Word History
First Known Use
1625, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
night blindness
noun
: reduced visual capacity in faint light (as at night)