Night Driving Glare Simulator: Why Lights Look Worse at Night
Headlights and streetlights can dazzle you at night. Pick a situation to see how the same road looks, then hold the button to compare with driving lenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do lights dazzle more at night?
In the dark your pupils get bigger, so more light passes through the outer parts of your eyes and the edges of your spectacle lenses. Small imperfections there scatter the light into glare, haloes and starbursts. Dry eyes, smudged or scratched spectacle lenses and an out-of-date prescription make it worse.
Do driving lenses help with night glare?
An anti-reflective coating cuts reflections from the lens surface, and an up-to-date prescription keeps lights sharp. Some lenses are designed specially for driving. They can make night driving more comfortable, but they cannot remove glare caused by an eye condition.
Are yellow night-driving glasses a good idea?
Tinted lenses reduce the total amount of light reaching your eyes, which can make it harder to see in the dark. For driving at night, clear lenses with a good anti-reflective coating are usually the better choice.
When should I see an optometrist about glare at night?
If glare at night is new or getting worse, or you see haloes around lights, book an appointment with our optometrists. It can be a sign that your prescription has changed, or of conditions such as dry eye or cataract.
Want to know more about lenses for driving? Read about lenses for driving. Or book an eye check and our optometrists will check your vision for night driving.