Cataracts Cause Night Driving Problems

As we age, the onset of cataracts is sometimes very slow and subtle. In fact many patients try to ignore the symptoms of cataracts-blur, cloudiness, glare and light sensitivity-and just cope with the vision decrease. One symptom of cataracts that is difficult to ignore and is also the most troubling, is how disturbing cataracts can be while trying to drive at night. Driving at night is already difficult enough as reduced lighting can cause you to misjudge distances and boundaries like the edge of the road or distance between you and other vehicles, as well as simply causing an overall dimming of your vision. If you are becoming afraid to drive at night and you suspect or have been told that you have the beginning of a cataract it might well be time to consider whether cataract surgery might be a good option to help you regain your night driving safety and comfort level.

If you or someone you know feels they have night driving problems that might be related to cataracts or has a question about cataracts, laser cataract surgery or lens implants please feel free to schedule an eye exam by calling Doctor & Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor & Associates in Fairfield County, Google+ or facebook.com/doctorandassociates to schedule an appointment.

Doctor & Associates offices are located at 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and 148 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851.