Which of the following about night blindness is FALSE?

A) It is caused by macular degeneration.
B) It causes the vision to be decreased in dim light.
C) It occurs with aging.
D) It is caused by a lack of vitamin A.


A
Explanation: A) Correct! Night blindness is not related to macular degeneration.
B) This is a true statement.
C) This is a true statement.
D) This is a true statement.

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