ICL surgery can provide excellent vision for night driving in many patients, but some may notice halos or glare, especially early on.
Potential advantages
Corrected optics help in low light.
- Sharper distance vision compared with thick glasses or contact lenses
- Wider field of clear vision without spectacle frames
- Stable optics not affected by contact‑lens dryness during long journeys
- Good performance when lenses are well centred and vault is appropriate
- Particularly useful for high myopes once adaptation is complete
Points to discuss beforehand
Night‑vision quality varies between individuals.
- Possibility of halos or starbursts around lights, especially with large pupils
- Importance of waiting until post‑operative checks confirm safe driving vision
- Gradual return to night driving starting with short, familiar routes
- Potential role of mild spectacles for fine‑tuning in challenging conditions
- Need to address any underlying dry eye or glare issues separately
