Question
I actually have trouble seeing clearly at night, especially once I drive. Should I replace my glasses, or could or not it’s a more serious eye problem?
Oh Difficulty seeing at night becomes a typical problem as people age 60 or older. The problem could also be in your glasses or eyes. Let’s start along with your lens. Your vision could have modified since your last lens fitting, and this variation could also be most noticeable at night. If so, an updated version may fix the issue. Also, ask your optometrist about adding an anti-reflective coating to your lenses, which might reduce glare from brilliant lights like automotive headlights.
Poor night vision may also be related to a particular eye problem, so it is best to get a full eye exam. For example, dry eye irritates the cornea (the clear front surface of the attention), causing blurred vision. You could have a cataract, wherein the lens contained in the eye becomes cloudy, allowing less light to achieve the retina in the back of the attention. Your eye doctor may also examine your retina for signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In AMD, damage to the central a part of the retina affects the flexibility to concentrate on images.
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