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Night blindness

2016-12-14 09:44:18
My friend is going to get marry bride's father is having night blindness, please tell what are the genetical risks are there ?? Thank u in advance
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Hello....... Well, yes, night blindness can be hereditary in some degree.. But vitamin A deficiency is the most common cause for night blindness.. One should know whether it's hereditary blindness or some other blindness .. That can only be confirmed after detailed examination...

Answered2016-12-16 15:28:43

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