August 13, 2024

Nighttime Driving Tips Against Glaring Headlights

It's the time of year when it's hard to escape driving in the dark. Glare from new LED or HID headlights, water on the road, rain, snow and more all gets worse when it's dark…
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It’s the time of year when it’s hard to escape driving in the dark. Glare from new LED or HID headlights, water on the road, rain, snow and more all gets worse when it’s dark out.  Often it gets to the point when people have to stop driving at night all together.  Here are some of the main causes for problems driving at night.

  1. Certain eye health conditions can cause trouble with night driving.  The common causes are cataracts and macular degeneration.  Both are easily diagnosed and cataracts are easily treated.  Have your optometrist check you for cataracts and macular degeneration.
  2. If your prescription is out of date the unfocused images can cause more glare than there would otherwise be.  Be sure that you’re working with a recent prescription that has been accurately made.
  3. Your prescription may be up to date, but it may still be a problem.  Sometimes the most up to date prescription for ‘seeing clearly’ can fail to solve problems driving at night.  In fact, your prescription may even be part of the problem.  This is because it’s harder for your eyes to work together at night.  See an optometrist who specializes in neuro-optometry so that the prescription will take into account how your eyes work together during night time driving.
  4. If your eyes don’t work together properly it can cause trouble with everything from double vision when driving at night, to complaints about the brightness of new car headlights.  Problems with how your eyes work together can sometimes slowly get worse over time, or it may come up suddenly after a concussion, head injury, whiplash, or vestibular neuritis. Have our Victoria  or Nanaimo neuro-optometrist check how your eyes are working together, and how it will affect your night time driving.

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  • What is Neuro-Optometry?

    Neuro-Optometry focuses on the intricate connection between your visual system and the brain, extending beyond traditional eye care to assess functional vision. This branch of optometry examines how your eyes track, move, coordinate, and how your brain processes depth, motion, and balance. Disruptions in these functions can lead to a range of issues including headaches, migraines, dizziness, balance challenges, post-concussion symptoms, reading difficulties, and attention deficits (ADHD). By exploring these functional areas, we also identify opportunities to enhance performance in activities such as sports, reading speed, and cognitive processes.

  • What is Vision Therapy?

    At Opto-Mization, vision therapy is a specialized, personalized program aimed at improving visual skills and abilities. It goes beyond traditional vision therapy to help improve how the eyes and brain work together, addressing visual-motor and perceptual-cognitive challenges to enhance overall visual function. It’s more than just exercises; it’s a pathway to better vision and improved daily life.

  • Do you Provide Regular Eye Exams and General Optometric Services?

    Yes, alongside vision therapy and neuro-optometry, we offer comprehensive eye exams and general optometry services. Our experienced optometrists perform thorough eye exams to evaluate overall eye health, identify any eye conditions or diseases, and prescribe corrective lenses when beneficial.

  • Who is the Ideal Candidate for Vision Therapy and Neuro-Optometry?

    Vision therapy and neuro-optometric rehabilitation can help individuals of all ages. Whether you’re struggling with visual processing issues, binocular vision disorders, amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye misalignment), or have sustained a brain injury, our services might be beneficial for you. Contact us to discuss if our tailored approach can meet your specific needs and goals.

  • Do I Need a Referral to See an Optometrist at Opto-Mization?

    No, you do not need a referral for an eye exam at Opto-Mization. We welcome anyone who suspects they might benefit from our services, whether you’re experiencing symptoms of visual discomfort or just want to ensure optimal visual performance. Feel free to reach out and schedule your appointment directly with us to take the first step toward understanding and improving your visual function.

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    Yes, we offer direct billing for a variety of insurance plans to make the process as seamless and hassle-free as possible for our patients. Our knowledgeable staff is well-versed in working with insurance providers, ensuring that you can maximize your benefits while minimizing out-of-pocket expenses for our services, including vision therapy and eye exams.