During World War II, some bomber pilots developed night blindness. They could not carry out their nighttime missions, although no damage to the optic nerves was found. This was an example of conversion disorder.

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Night blindness without any physical damage to the optic nerves is a symptom of conversion disorder, which involves experiencing physical symptoms that cannot be explained by any physical cause or condition.

During World War II, Some Bomber Pilots Developed Night Blindness