Cataract surgery is often recommended when night driving becomes difficult and cataracts are the main cause of the problem.
Night‑time symptoms cataract surgery can help
Cataracts can make lights smear and reduce contrast in the dark.
- Halos, streaks, or starbursts around oncoming headlights
- Needing much longer to spot road signs or lane markings
- Feeling unsafe on unfamiliar roads or in bad weather after dark
- Night‑driving vision close to legal limits even with new glasses
- Lens changes on examination matching these symptoms
Driving around the time of surgery
Short‑term changes are needed while each eye heals.
- No driving immediately after surgery until vision is checked
- Resuming only when legal standards and personal confidence are met
- Starting with short, familiar routes in good conditions
- Delaying demanding night or motorway driving until vision has stabilised
- Using glasses after surgery if a small prescription remains
