Night driving glasses - anti-glare

[cowtown_eric]

I used to work in ophthalmic photography taking pictures of the ocular fundus (back of eye)

I was told I had early cataracts which clouded the interior of the lens.

Night driving became a chore, so back to optometrists.

Tech used autorefractor, and tried to ship me off to the waiting m, but I said hang on.

As my complaint was about driving at night, I pointed out to her that she had all the lights on (ie pupil restricted, all light trying to focus through the cataract)

Turn off the lights, and let's get a refraction in the dark....(ie pupils dilated)

Which she did

One eye had a full diopter difference between the two autorefractions,, confirmed by optometrist, and lnight driving became ever so much easier

but you've had cataract extractions, and presumably have implants.. (which can have little complications), but I'll point out that the other important optical component of the eye is the cornea which has a shape!

daylight, pupil constricted, optics using only central area of cornea...

Nighttime, pupil dilated much wider, more cornea optics involved, and it has been disturbed by cataract extraction

There are many other nuances in the equation, but it may be worth a conversation with your ophthalmologist or optometrist

 

[newbiegirl]

Having just returned from trip to Scotland which by necessity involved driving at night, (something I now do infrequently), I found I was troubled with the glare of oncoming LED type headlamps.

Advertisements for tinted night driving glasses seem to offer miraculous results at relatively modest cost.

Does anyone have any opinions based on personal experience they are willing to offer?

Hi yes I have some and find them invaluable, you can also wear your normal glasses at same time (if you have them) I have 2 pairs, a pair in my car and a pair in hubbys car which I drive sometimes. Have found them very helpful
Good luck

 

[DrPhill]

Having just returned from trip to Scotland which by necessity involved driving at night, (something I now do infrequently), I found I was troubled with the glare of oncoming LED type headlamps.

Advertisements for tinted night driving glasses seem to offer miraculous results at relatively modest cost.

Does anyone have any opinions based on personal experience they are willing to offer?

Yes - I had some clip-on tints which helped a lot.
I have since got prescription tints from a well known high street optician. The help more than the clip on ones. They don’t solve the problem completely, but the do help.

I think the theory is that modern bright headlights emit a lot of blue light. The yellow filter cuts down the blue light reducing the headlights to bearable levels.