Moon Blindness (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Inability to see clearly in dim light; due to a deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The patient's moon blindness made it difficult for her to navigate the dark room without assistance.
• After years of malnutrition, the young boy developed moon blindness and struggled to see at night.
• The doctor explained that the patient's moon blindness was caused by a vitamin A deficiency and prescribed supplements.
• Moon blindness is a common condition in areas where people have limited access to nutrient-rich foods.
• The retinal disorder caused the elderly woman to experience moon blindness, making it challenging for her to drive at night.

Synonyms

• Night Blindness
• Nyctalopia

Hypernyms

• Visual Impairment
• Visual Defect
• Hypovitaminosis
• Visual Disorder
• Avitaminosis

Meaning ²

Recurrent eye inflammation in horses; sometimes resulting in blindness.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Mooneye