ICL surgery can work well for frequent night drivers, but any tendency to halos or glare must be carefully evaluated.
Advantages for heavy night drivers
Stable distance vision is valuable.
- Clear optics for road signs and moving traffic without glasses slipping
- Freedom from contact‑lens dryness during long night shifts
- Full visual field without spectacle frames
- High‑quality optics when lenses are well centred and sized
- Useful for professional or long‑distance drivers once fully recovered
Key discussions before surgery
Safety margins should be generous.
- Baseline night‑vision quality, pupil size, and existing halos reviewed
- Realistic explanation that mild halos around lights are still possible
- Plan for post‑operative checks before resuming extensive night driving
- Option of mild glasses for particularly demanding conditions
- Consideration of alternatives if risk of disturbing halos seems high
