{"id":35219,"date":"2024-11-04T07:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T07:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=35219"},"modified":"2024-10-14T20:17:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T20:17:19","slug":"should-i-see-a-doctor-night-blindness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/should-i-see-a-doctor-night-blindness\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I see a doctor: Night blindness","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re driving home from a late dinner with friends when you\u2019re momentarily blinded by the headlights of oncoming traffic. You quickly blink away the bright spots in your vision, but notice that with each passing car it\u2019s getting more difficult to clearly see the road. Then the rain hits, and the glare and bright spots becomes even brighter.<\/p>\n

But everyone experiences this, right?<\/p>\n

What\u2019s \u2018normal\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Seeing at night can be a challenge regardless of your vision health. Add in advancements to vehicle and street lighting, such as LED bulbs, and driving at night can even become scary.<\/p>\n

The eye is made up of millions of rods and cones, which react to the light and allow you to see what\u2019s in front of you. The rods around the outside of the retina are responsible for peripheral vision and processing lower light levels.<\/p>\n

For those with vision problems, you may notice improvements with glasses compared to contacts. Contacts focus on the center of the eye as opposed to glasses, which can more accurately correct your vision.<\/p>\n

When driving at night, light has to spread through additional barriers before it gets to your eyes, such as bouncing off other car windshields, your windshield and eyeglasses. When it rains, that glare can spread even more.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s \u2018not normal\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you can\u2019t read a street sign until you\u2019re very close to it, you\u2019re seeing large \u201cstarbursts\u201d or spots, or you avoid driving at night altogether out of fear, it\u2019s time to see either an ophthalmologist or optometrist. They can help you determine if there\u2019s something more serious going on, such as undiagnosed astigmatism (characterized by blurred vision, eye strain, tired eyes, headaches, squinting or double vision) or near-sightedness (characterized by eye strain, pressure behind the eyes, headaches, itchy or irritated eyes).<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re 60 or older, you should also discuss possible age-related concerns, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.<\/p>\n

How to care for your condition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Eye health starts with whole-body health. Take care of your eyes by incorporating more color onto your plate with fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n

If you notice chronically dry eyes or experience itchy\/watery eyes due to allergies, several over-the-counter options can help keep your vision clear.<\/p>\n

For those with known vision problems, consider talking with your doctor or other health care provider to determine if you could benefit from new glare-resistant coating to your glasses or other options to keep you safe.<\/p>\n

Medical review provided for this piece by <\/em>Nate Biancardi, OD<\/em><\/a>, with <\/em>MultiCare Rockwood Eye and Optical Center<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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