A patient reports she no longer drives at night because she has difficulty seeing. Which of the following terms matches this symptom?
A) hyperopia
B) myopia
C) nyctalopia
D) presbyopia

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Nyctalopia, also known as night blindness, is a condition in which an individual experiences difficulty seeing in low light conditions, particularly at night. This matches the symptom described by the patient who reports not driving at night due to difficulty seeing.

A Patient Reports She No Longer Drives at Night Because