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Why do I have trouble seeing at night when driving?

I wear glasses, but I don’t have any problems seeing when I’m driving during the day. At night, it’s a different story. I struggle to see, and I’m not sure what’s causing it. Why would I have more trouble seeing at night when driving?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Even if you’re a
safe driver
and don’t need glasses to see well during the day, some people struggle to see during nighttime driving. You may have trouble seeing at night when driving for some of these reasons:
  • Dirty windshield
  • Poor usage of headlights by oncoming drivers
  • Undiagnosed eye conditions or worsening eye conditions
  • Night blindness, which is a condition where your eyes don’t adjust well to darkness
So if you’re having trouble driving at night, make sure to:
  • Clean your windshield.
  • Get an eye exam as soon as possible and discuss the issue with the doctor.
  • Drive slowly.
  • Use the night setting on your rearview mirror.
  • Dim your dashboard lights.
  • Don’t look directly into oncoming lights.
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