Articles relating to eye care, vision, and driving.
Nighttime driving is becoming more dangerous due to two main factors: ageing eyes and the evolution of car headlights. Many drivers turn to “night driving glasses”, yellow-tinted lenses, thinking they’ll improve safety. However, yellow lenses can actually be dangerous at night and do not address the real causes of nighttime glare and vision difficulty. At […]
It’s official, you’re driving home for Christmas, Chris Rea has declared it. However, driving at this time of year can be quite tricky due to a mix of icy conditions, glare from the low-lying sun, and dark winter nights. Whilst many drivers will take precautions by equipping their cars with de-icer and an ice scraper, […]
The UK is set to introduce a new law where motorists over the age of 70 could be banned from driving if they fail to attend for a compulsory eye test carried out when renewing their driving license every three years. Currently, the UK relies on a self-reporting model for visual conditions that affect […]
As winter approaches and the days get shorter, you’ll tend to find yourself driving in the dark more often. Driving in the dark or at night can be a lot more intimidating than driving during the day, especially for inexperienced drivers. Dark roads, poor visibility, and glare caused by artificial lights are just some of […]
How to Reduce Glare and Improve Vision When Driving at Night Heading into winter, we tend to find ourselves driving in the dark more often. Night driving can not only be difficult but also potentially dangerous if you’re not wearing the correct prescription glasses. In addition, there are several other factors which may affect your […]
With nights starting earlier, at this time of year, we tend to find ourselves driving more and more at night. This can bring different problems to do with vision and remaining safe behind the wheel. Driving at night affects many aspects of vision, including depth perception, colour recognition, and peripheral vision, for which nighttime driving […]
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