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  • Jun 14, 2008, 08:14 PM
    TDCRRA
    When I am driving at night time I have trouble getting my vision focused. Do I need glasses? I have a yearly exam, am 50 and do not wear glasses except for reading.

    My eye doctor tells me that I do not need glasses. My question is... Is it a common thing, as you get older to have trouble focusing your eyes at night? Thank you for any help you can give me.

    K.N.
  • Jun 15, 2008, 09:31 AM
    tickle
    It is very common at 50 and over to have trouble focusing at night while drivng. I would think you do need glasses to correct a small problem that could cause a big problem somewhere down the line. I would suggest you find another eye doctor.
  • Jun 15, 2008, 09:52 AM
    smearcase
    Tickle is correct. By eye doctor we are talking about an M.D. Ophthalmologist, I assume.
  • Jun 15, 2008, 10:58 AM
    TDCRRA
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by smearcase
    Tickle is correct. By eye doctor we are talking about an M.D. Opthamologist, I assume.


    Yes I do go to an Ophthalmologist every year. Next visit I will insist on him checking for this vision problem. Thanks
  • Jun 16, 2008, 07:45 AM
    wildandblue
    I would talk to your family doctor to rule out any eye diseases like cataract or diabetes. Vitamin A like in carrots will help with night vision. The light kind of scatters around your eyes after dark when you are older, like trying to see through a foggy or scratched windshield would look. I try not to drive after dark and I have trouble seeing in bright noontime sunlight too. (I have spent a lot of time outdoors working.)Make sure your car windshield is squeaky clean if you do go out after dark.
  • Jun 18, 2008, 05:32 PM
    ChihuahuaMomma
    I would suggest getting a second opinion from a different doctor.
    It sounds like you have a bit of a distance prescription. And if you do a lot of night time driving I would suggest getting an anti-reflective coating on those new glasses.
  • Jun 18, 2008, 05:33 PM
    ChihuahuaMomma
    I merged your two IDENTICAL questions.

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