Night Blindness Tips

In dealing with and researching my new-founded night blindness, I came across the following tips from the Texas Department of Insurance for people who experience altered night vision but are still able to drive after dark.

They are:

• Remove sunglasses in dim lighting.
• Wear prescription eyewear as appropriate.
• Select eyeglasses with thin sides to increase peripheral vision.
• Slow driving speed as necessary.
• Ensure that all lights on the vehicle are working appropriately.
• Use high beams when other vehicles are not approaching.
• Use low beams instead of using solely parking lights or fog lights while driving.
• Focus on the outer edge of the road when another vehicle approaches.
• Adjust the rearview mirror to the night setting when vehicles are approaching from behind if the headlights are affecting one's vision
• Use the daytime setting on the rearview mirror when headlights of following vehicles are off.
• Keep the windshield and headlights clean.
• Turn off interior vehicle lights while driving.
• Dim lights slightly on the instrument panel if necessary.
• Avoid using items that produce light while driving at night, such as a cell phone or cigarette while driving after dark.