Driving with spectacles

[pezzie]

I am short sighted and need glasses to see far away or at night. However, i've noticed that the lights glare through my glasses and it is really bad during busy traffic. I dont drive in peak hour much so it has not bothered me.

I was just wondering if this is normal or should i go get new glasses?

[Buff Hamster]

Did you buy anti-glare with your glasses?

[pezzie]

i have no idea, they're quite old. Im thinking its best to go to my optom and having a talk with him.

[P_T]

Modern glasses should have coatings on them. I wear glasses too and I never have any problem with glares when I drive.

[Ozzcaddy]

If your glasses are quite old, your eyes may have changed over that time, so a new eye test would be the best thing to do first. This will show whether you will need the same strength glasses or a different strength. As mentioned by others, glasses today come with various types of coatings that you can get.

I wear bi-focals with transition lenses (act like sunglasses outside) but virtually clear when inside, and these help with glare at night especially with the new brighter type head lights.

[Buff Hamster]

Old glasses will have micro chips and scratches which will cause light to scatter into your eye. Since i have private health insurance i get my glasses done each year which minimizes the amount of scratches and chips.

[httttt]

lol @ using the word spectacles!!!

I have some glasses that have a glare reduction coating on them that works a treat. If you are with a health fund expect to only pay around $100 for a new set.