Does anybody else have problems with night time vision
I have noticed that I am having trouble seeing at night, more so when I am walking in dimly lit areas and not being aware of where the kerb ends ant the roads starts
I have noticed this pre diagnosis but never thought any more of it
So I’m not sure if this is something to be concerned about
I will definitely be mentioning it to the consultant but wondered if anybody else has this
Yes I do! We had external lighting put in outside that comes on for me automatically now to help, it’s put in low at ankle level to help show the step edges and provide a runway to the driveway.
I avoid driving at night where possible due to glare. Even at dusk my eyes just no longer adjust as they did. I carry a bright head torch in my pocket all the time so I don’t get caught out anywhere in the pitch black as I live deep in the countryside without street lights (it’s a dark skies zone - lovely stars though).
My consultant doesn’t seem to relate this to my glaucoma and mumbles about the start of cataracts. Whereas I know it arrived with my glaucoma.
Thank you
I m more aware since my diagnosis and wondered if I was imagining it or was it common in everyone as you get older
I’m the same about night driving, my eyes can’t seem to adjust
Due to see consultant soon so will mention it
I definitely have this problem (my glaucoma is advanced). I know its not cataracts as I've had mine done! I find the torch on my phone useful if I'm caught out somewhere dark.
I have had issues with night time vision for many years - even before being diagnosed with Glaucoma. I try not to drive at night as i find the lights on many cars too dazzling - car lights seem much brighter these days.
There’s an article in the latest “Insight” magazine from Glaucoma UK about this. It says that adapting to changes from light to dark (and vice versa) may take longer and be less effective for people with glaucoma. In particular it can be hard to see in the dark and “glare” from lights can be more uncomfortable. It goes on to say that doctors don’t fully understand why but it may be due to scattered damage to retinal ganglion cells. Other things can also make light sensitivity worse e.g. dry eye, some medications.
It helps me to know that it is a recognised problem that is associated with my glaucoma. The article has some tips for dealing with the issues. Low level lighting sounds really helpful Beecalmed .
Thank you
Not had my insight magazine but hopefully I can see it on line
I see from the other replies that there are lots of reasons for glaucoma itself to cause this. I suffered from not being able to see very well in dimly lit areas and 'glare' problems for a couple of years. But then I had cataract removal ops in both eyes earlier this year and am pleased to say that since then both problems have completely disappeared 😊. Am hoping they don't return! I hope you also get a positive outcome.
I think it's an age thing! Older people's eyes don't react as quickly as they did when we were young. It also happens when driving in sunlight and then going through dark tree shadows lining the road.
Although I was 53 when I started noticing the nighttime vision issue. I was diagnosed with glaucoma at 55 and with glaucoma damage already happened (as it had been missed on a previous annual glaucoma check). I’d hardly call 53 old! 🤔 And I definitely didn’t have the start of cataracts then. I’m only 60 now.
Sorry didn’t mean to offend
I’m nearly 61 and certainly wouldn’t say I’m old but getting older 😳🙈🤣
This is normal for me and was diagnosed in 2015 and take 10 drops a day.
The headlights of the cars these days are too bright for me ...same for motorcycles.....I was just thinking about buying night vision glasses, though I avoid driving any long distance at night altogether.... around where we live at the seaside is ok!... Good Morning from Thailand!
yes me! I wouldn’t say I’m old either (55). I haven’t actually got a glaucoma diagnosis, I have raised IOP and had SLT on both eyes but pressure is increasing again. I have an 6mth appointment in 2 weeks with consultant and this is on my list to ask about as I’ve noticed night vision is worse than usual at the moment.
I was wearing yellow tinted glasses all Christmas period because everyone had the flashing lights on. I do feel like it's dusk all the time and keep on bumping into walls when it's not well lit. I believe it's my field vision, too. My readings have been over 30 even after eye drops. I first noticed something wasn't right when I could not read menus at restaurants at night because the lights were dimmed. You are not alone, Crafty-gran.
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