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Night driving glasses - recommendations needed
09 March 2019, 01:56
GeorgeSNight driving glasses - recommendations needed
After two cataract removal surgeries, I find the glare of oncoming vehicles' headlights to be a problem.
I'm looking for clear lenses, with anti-reflective coatings on both sides.
What do you folks use?
George
09 March 2019, 05:16
PeterInteresting! My wife is due to have cataract surgery in both eyes. is this a common issue?
I see ads on TV for driving glasses that are supposed to reduce night driving glare.
Peter.
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09 March 2019, 08:45
NormanConquestI would LOVE to hear any results here. I have had cataract surgery in both eyes + my night vision is impaired to the point that I can not tell the distance of the oncoming headlights.It makes night time driving damn near impossible unless life threatening.But then my driving when I can't see is life threatening as well IMO.(Another case of our Government at work).
Never mistake motion for action.
09 March 2019, 10:42
Big Wonderful WyomingI had good luck with yellow lenses in a darkness of 2.
09 March 2019, 15:12
xgruntI bought two pair from Bed and Bath for about ten bucks a pair. They are designed to fit over your existing glasses and you can wear them alone. They work well at night and in heavy downpours.
Walmart probably has them.
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Originally posted by xgrunt:
I bought two pair from Bed and Bath for about ten bucks a pair. They are designed to fit over your existing glasses and you can wear them alone. They work well at night and in heavy downpours.
Walmart probably has them.
Are they polarized? One of these days I'm going to get cataracts fixed, not in a hurry because my nearsighted vision is just right for soldering small surface mounted electronic parts. I'm wondering if new lenses will ruin that in favor of better distance vision.
TomP
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09 March 2019, 21:23
SaeedThis is funny.
Both me and my wife had LASIK operations - me twice.
She has to wear anti glare glasses at night, I don’t.
I hardly ever wear sun glasses - even while hunting in Africa.
09 March 2019, 21:29
GeorgeSIt wasn't LASIK that caused my sensitivity to glare, it was the cataract (lens replacement) surgeries.
Saeed, what brand of anti-glare glasses does Hana use?
George
10 March 2019, 09:31
NormanConquestI never considered the amber lenses. (clip on's)I have a pair that I use for skeet but never thought about their use in nocturnal uses.Thanks for the tip.
Never mistake motion for action.
11 March 2019, 09:34
Use Enough GunI just had two cataract removal surgeries myself in February. I believe that my cataracts were due to age and being out in the sun for years hunting, fishing, etc. without proper sunglasses. I too, have some issues with the night glare of lights. It's a different glaring light issue than the one that I had before cataract surgery. I had the multifocal Tecnis Symfony lenses put in both eyes, allowing for focus at any distance, and some Lasik to correct some slight vision issues. I am going to look into the lenses recommended on this post for night driving. In spite of this, avoiding having cataract surgery should not be an option. And yes, Saeed, what does Hannah wear at night?
11 March 2019, 21:05
TWallI don't have cataracts. Ten years ago I didn't wear glasses. I now have bifocals, polarized lens, etc. My vision has been fairly stable the past two-three years. But, I find I struggle with night driving more frequently, especially, if it is raining.
Tom
14 March 2019, 22:39
Saeedquote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
I just had two cataract removal surgeries myself in February. I believe that my cataracts were due to age and being out in the sun for years hunting, fishing, etc. without proper sunglasses. I too, have some issues with the night glare of lights. It's a different glaring light issue than the one that I had before cataract surgery. I had the multifocal Tecnis Symfony lenses put in both eyes, allowing for focus at any distance, and some Lasik to correct some slight vision issues. I am going to look into the lenses recommended on this post for night driving. In spite of this, avoiding having cataract surgery should not be an option. And yes, Saeed, what does Hannah wear at night?
Normal light tented glasses.
I never really was a fan of sunglasses, and hardly ever wear them.
I spend so much time out in the sun, without glasses.
I am going to be 69 years old soon, and my doctor has given up telling me what to do.
15 March 2019, 01:29
GeorgeSI assiduously wore sunglasses but came up with cataracts. Go figure.
George
15 March 2019, 03:56
Peterquote:
I never considered the amber lenses. (clip on's)I have a pair that I use for skeet but never thought about their use in nocturnal uses.Thanks for the tip.
I have a pair of prescription amber lens glasses that I use for skeet. I will give them a shot for night vision. But, I am not sure what my problem is! I CAN see fine at night. Where I have a problem is night time driving in the rain!
Peter.
Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong;
15 March 2019, 05:03
TWallPeter,
Me too!
I'm sitting at work and hear the thunder getting closer. Hopefully, the weather will keep most people off the roads!
Tom
16 March 2019, 21:19
Steve 460Had cataract surgeries for both eyes several years ago, still need glasses with a mild prescription. Ordered a pair of prescription glasses with clear polarized lenses and a Crizal anti-glare coating. Works really well for me.
17 March 2019, 09:25
GeorgeSI picked up a pair of Gargoyles Cardinal-PR Cut-Away glasses with clear lenses today.
They have anti-reflective coating on both sides of the lenses and worked well tonight.
George
17 March 2019, 23:10
OkieNewtonPilot and Flying J has a couple of different styles. One clips on the regular prescription glasses, the other is called a fir over. I have both. I call them amber vision, also good for hunting early in the am and toward sundown. Grab a manager and they will let you go outside to try them out.
Keep yer powder dry and yer knife sharp.
18 March 2019, 08:54
NormanConquestYeah I have heard from he opthomologist that amber lenses were determental to vision.I guess we get all kinds of opinions;anyone KNOW some straight poop?
Never mistake motion for action.
19 March 2019, 04:21
PeterThe original theory for amber glasses while shooting clay birds was that they made the (orange) bird "stand out" better against the background (blue) sky ie. increased contrast. I don't know how this would work with night vision, and I don't know why your ophthalmologist would say it was detrimental to vision.
Peter.
Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong;
21 March 2019, 08:20
NormanConquestHe claimed (+ he was the only one I ever heard say this)that it was due to the "fact" that when shooting skeet your head was down a good bit of the time (not mine) + not in direct contact with the sun for lengthy periods. Sounds like B.S.
This has been several years ago. I'm going to my new ophthalmologist this week for a dilation+ I will pose the question with this guy.
Never mistake motion for action.
23 March 2019, 08:16
Use Enough GunPlease let us know what you find out.
23 March 2019, 09:01
NormanConquestWill do.
Never mistake motion for action.
27 January 2020, 15:37
KenscoI was bowling the other day and a friend showed up in yellow night driving glasses. I was giving him a hard time until I put them on. Talk about light up the place. They did. I remember using yellow lenses for skiing and shooting, but these were five times better. He got them from Walmart for less than twenty dollars. Whether they are good for post cataract surgery issues is questionable. I found the glare and halos after cataract surgery just dissipated by themselves in time.
