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Take preventing measures

Even though you cannot properly prevent night blindness, by properly monitoing your blood sugar levels and eating a balanced diet you can decrease the chances of facing this condition.

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High levels of vitamin A

As vitamin A deficiency is a significant cause to night blindness, avoiding the deficiency is a way of preventing night blindness. Focus on the foods which contain a large amount of vitamin A such as: cantaloupes, sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkins, butternut squash, mangoes, spinach, collard greens, milk and eggs.

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Antioxidant vitamins & minerals

Foods that are rich in antioxidant vitamins and minerals can help prevent cataracts (one of the main causes of night blindness) these foods include: plums, raisins, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, rasberries and oranges. Furthermore, it is important to be aware that if you are over 60, you have an increased chance of getting cataracts which later on might evolve into night blindness.

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Lookout for the symptoms

As mentioned before, you can never be too careful looking out for yourself. If you are experiencing any symptoms (mentioned before) or if you are diagnosed with any of the causes, consult your doctor as soon as possiple for treatment.

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Check up with your ophthamologist annually.

It is extremely important to annualy visit your opthamologist. in the appointment, not only he will check your vision but he will also see if youu are suffering from any diseases, conditions or defects.