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My sweetheart is a 1970 convert with big block and 4sp. I too am a "70" and my night driving is not what it used to be. Can anyone recommend night drivers that do cut glare and do make it easier to see signs, curbs, etc...?
My overall vision is still good. I wear readers but distance is fine.....during the day. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Mac
Mac,
Sorry, I should have posted this earlier. You can check this link for more info: https://10carbest.com/best-night-driving-sunglasses I own a pair of the Eagle Eyes Classic Aviator Night-Lite glasses. I paid about $50 for them and, with as much night driving as do, (I've been working nights for 12 years) I find that my eyes are much less fatigued when I use them. Especially with so many of the new halogen lights cars have now. I am not familiar with the Amber lenses Tom mentioned so I cannot comment on them other than what you'll find in the link, that Amber lenses seem to more useful at dawn and dusk lighting rather than the lower light of night time. The misconception many make is that night driving glasses will vastly improve your vision or work somewhat like night vision technology. That simply isn't the case. While they can make the Reds, Blues, Greens seem a little sharper, their main function is to cut night time glare. Which the Yellow lens does very well. They have been around for a long time. If you find your night vision hampered by glare, grab a pair and give them a try.
Greg
I was doing a little tree work with cheapie Harbor Freight yellow lense safety glasses. Driving sunset to night they were surprisingly good reducing headlight glare while seemingly improving night vision. They were like 2 dollars and look like it too.
I think its a product that works well for some people. I have used them and they definitely reduce headlight glare without reducing visibility for myself
Mac, if night time driving is bothering you, and as you said it's not like it used to be, then age may be catching up with you. (Don't ask!) As per my eye Dr., halos and headlight glare could be an indication of developing cataracts. Go see your eye guy and have him check for you. Good luck.
Duane
My shooting range glasses have the yellow lenses and they seem to help with afternoon and night glare.
I used them on our boats in the early mornings and early evening ski runs when you can't see anything in the water.
I've had these for years. They are shooting glasses but most "night driving" glasses will tilt to the yellow spectrum. I've used them driving at night and the do cut a lot of glare down.
Don't be fooled by the "I can see the eagle" crap. That's just a polarization trick. Polarization is the reason some screens in our life, cell phones, car infotainment etc. can only been seen at certain angles when wearing polarized sun glasses.
Do "night driving" glasses really help?
