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    Old 09-16-2010, 07:57 PM
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    When the sun is at a certain level in the sky, I am just blinded by it! I can't even see the street signs in front of me at a certain time of day. Even going in the opposite direction is hard, because it gets in all my rear-view mirrors.

    Those sun visors in the car help, but they don't cover the spot where the inside rear-view mirror is.

    And at night, the glare from headlights and even traffic lights is really getting to me.

    What about you, and do you have any advice?
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    Old 09-16-2010, 07:59 PM
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    Go to the Eye Dr. You may have a catarac......
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    Old 09-16-2010, 08:01 PM
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    Originally Posted by lovequilts
    Go to the Eye Dr. You may have a catarac......
    That is sometimes a problem.

    I also think older eyes don't adapt as well to changes of light.

    I have the same problems.

    Also, driving at night when it's raining
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    Old 09-16-2010, 08:01 PM
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    Yes, time for an eye exam. Cataracts make it difficult to see at night.
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    Old 09-16-2010, 08:06 PM
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    Oh yes!! I don't drive at night unless I absolutely have too! I try to avoid driving into the sun. The last year I worked, I had to drive into the sun at the worst possible time each day. I loved those cloudy days!! ;-)
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    Sounds like you might have cataracts. Better check in with your ophthalmologist.
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    Old 09-16-2010, 08:24 PM
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    I do have cataracts, and I know that accounts for some of the night glare. So you think that's causing the daylight problems, too?

    I was hoping it was a common problem and there was something you could buy for your windshield for the glare. Or soe better kind of sunglassess...
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    Old 09-16-2010, 08:32 PM
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    I don't have cataracts and I have trouble with my eyes seeing at certain times and being sensitive to the light.
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    Old 09-16-2010, 08:35 PM
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    Originally Posted by Sadiemae
    I don't have cataracts and I have trouble with my eyes seeing at certain times and being sensitive to the light.
    Same for me.
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    Old 09-16-2010, 08:37 PM
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    Originally Posted by Lisanne
    When the sun is at a certain level in the sky, I am just blinded by it! I can't even see the street signs in front of me at a certain time of day. Even going in the opposite direction is hard, because it gets in all my rear-view mirrors.

    Those sun visors in the car help, but they don't cover the spot where the inside rear-view mirror is.

    And at night, the glare from headlights and even traffic lights is really getting to me.

    What about you, and do you have any advice?
    Yes. It seems to happen to all my girl friends after they give birth. It doesn't help that I have blue eyes and my depth perception is 0 as well.
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