Cataract surgery is often particularly helpful for people who drive at night, because it can reduce glare and improve contrast, provided the rest of the eye is healthy.
Benefits for night drivers
Clearer optics improve confidence on dark roads.
- Reduced halos and starbursts from headlights once the cloudy lens is removed
- Sharper contrast for lane markings, signs, and pedestrians
- Better performance in rain, fog, or low‑light conditions
- Option to fine‑tune refractive target for optimal distance vision
- Improved safety and comfort for regular evening journeys
Planning around surgery
Temporary adjustments are needed during recovery.
- Avoiding driving immediately after surgery until vision is checked
- Starting with short, familiar routes when first back on the road
- Delaying demanding night or motorway driving until both eyes are stable
- Using anti‑glare glasses if mild halos persist in the early weeks
- Prompt review if troublesome night‑vision problems continue
