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.

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.

Tickle is correct. By eye doctor we are talking about an M.D. Ophthalmologist, I assume.

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Originally Posted by smearcase

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

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Yes I do go to an Ophthalmologist every year. Next visit I will insist on him checking for this vision problem. Thanks

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.

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.

I merged your two IDENTICAL questions.