“I have a problem driving at night. Is there any way to fix it?”
I have a terrible time driving at night. I just can't see as well as in the daytime. Is there a way to solve this problem?
9 Answers
You may have cataracts. See an Ophthalmologist.
Is this primarily with glare from oncoming (HID) lights? If so, buy over-the-counter pale yellow, night driving glasses. If this is primarily "I can't drive a road without white lines at night because I can't see well and can't see good depth perception," then this may be macular disease, which needs to be discovered early (and treated) by retinal imaging, not examination alone.
Difficulties seeing at night, while driving, might be indicative of visually significant cataracts, which is very serious. You must have a recommended evaluation by an ophthalmologist to properly diagnose your condition. Early intervention will help prevent any complications.
Dennis Breene
Ophthalmologist
Without a diagnosis, it isn't possible to provide a solution. The causes can be related to numerous problems such as cataracts, a need for glasses or genetic night blindness. I suggest a thorough eye exam to identify the underlying problem.
Yes, it could be cataracts or glaucoma visual field loss. See your ophthalmologist.
Depends on your age If you have cataract that can make night driving difficult with glare and halos also dry eyes can cause this. You should be examined to find out cause. It also could be as simple as needing prescription night driving glass to correct even mild nearsightedness and astigmatism
You need to see an ophthalmologist. There are many different reasons for your symptoms, from cataracts to developing Myopia. Treatment is often possible by eyeglasses, but may require surgical removal of cataracts. Your ophthalmologist is probably able to give you treatment no matter what the condition might be.
Roger Ohanesian, MD
Roger Ohanesian, MD
Hopefully you are wearing eyeglasses with the best current correction. There are a few visual disorders which impact night vision and I assume you have been checked for these. The most common, early cataracts, will cause some glare at night, which can be a problem. You did not indicate your age, so I am not sure if you are in the older, cataract-likely age. Check with your ophthalmologist to resolve, and define, these issues.
See an ophthalmologist for a comprehensive examination.
