Question
I even have trouble seeing clearly at night, especially after 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 together 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 vivid lights like automotive headlights.
Poor night vision can 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, through which the lens contained in the eye becomes cloudy, allowing less light to succeed in the retina behind the attention. Your eye doctor may even 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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