You may notice difficulty judging distances and speed. Bright sunlight or the headlights of oncoming traffic at night may impair your vision.

Here are some signs to look for that may be the start of eye disease and that can affect your driving ability:

♦ Objects may start to look blurry
♦ Bright light may be harder to see
♦ Headlight glare is more severe
♦ Colors are not as bright and start to look faded
♦ It is difficult to drive at night
♦ Double vision may occur
♦ Experiencing a loss of side vision
♦ Having difficulty seeing signs, people or objects

If you feel that you experience any of these signs, it is very important that you contact your optometrist. The Eye Center at Jackson is here to help people resolve these issues and able to make adjustments to help people see better and feel more comfortable driving. Some adjustments that can be made are:

♦ Wear proper glasses for daytime and nighttime (sometimes you may have to wear different glasses).
♦ In daytime, you should wear Polarized sunglasses. It is very important that you do not wear glasses that have a tint on them at night.
♦ See what your driving limitations are and try to drive only to the places, hours and speed you are most comfortable.
♦ Use Anti-Glare glasses at all times.
♦ If you are taking medications, read the side effects before getting behind the wheel. They may effect your driving.
♦ Avoid wearing eyeglasses and sunglasses with wide frames or temples. Glasses with wide temples (side arms) may restrict your side vision.
♦ If you are 60 years or older, you may consider Night Driving Enhancing glasses. These specialized glasses reduce glare and increase contrast sensitivity.

Source: 1. American Optometric Association

To maximize your vision, have annual vision examinations. The Eye Center at Jackson recommends yearly eye exams. Exams can ensure your eyeglass or contact lenses prescription is up to date and provide for early detection of any developing eye problems.

Call us today to schedule your eye exam at 732-730-3937