How to Restore Night Vision Faster

Losing the ability to see well at night can be frustrating and unsafe. An individual who suffers a loss of night vision can usually see normally during daytime hours. His ability to drive at night -- and to maneuver in dim or dark lighting -- could be severely impaired. Poor night vision can be a symptom of a more serious problem, and anyone afflicted with this condition should be checked by a qualified ophthalmologist.

Instructions

Restoring Night Vision

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  Begin taking supplements immediately. Many vitamins and herbal remedies make the claim of effectively increasing your ability to see at night. Some of these include zinc, bilberry, ginkgo biloba and vitamin A. An effective combination of these might reduce inflammation, improve eye circulation and decrease inflammation. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your vitamin and supplement consumption.

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  Change your diet and the way you eat. Vision might be improved by consuming foods that are high in beta-carotene and Vitamin A. Select fresh foods such as carrots, dark berries, spinach, eggs, liver, sweet potatoes and whole milk products.

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  Make an appointment for an eye exam with a qualified ophthalmologist. Night vision can occasionally be corrected quickly and easily with prescription glasses

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  Research outpatient eye surgery for vision problems such as cataracts, which can cause night blindness. Lens replacement surgery is commonly performed on older people and, while not the perfect solution, might restore vision to acceptable levels.

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  Exercise your eyes. Relax and rest your eyes once a day by closing them and applying heat with a heating pad or a warm damp cloth. Do not do any strenuous eye exercises without first consulting a professional.