Eyesight And Age

[EcclesCake]

I was once told that eyesight deteriorates at 40, particularly night vision. Is this supported by any evidence?

I do feel that my night vision when driving is not what it was as I find I am more easily dazzled by oncoming headlights.

I am probably overdue a sight test but do wonder if there is a general degeneration with age?

[pixie373]

Yes, i do, 237. Sorry, got those the wrong way round. Thanks x

[ummmm]

Ahhhhh that might explain my slight improvement, Pixie.

[RATTER15]

seadogg, I Know what your saying lol, I have been doing a lot of driving in the last couple of days, I thought I knew narrow winding lanes coming from Devon but now I really know what narrow and windy lanes are, especially when there is no passing point for miles!!

[murraymints]

Ratter.. Just saddle up a hound ! Lol

[RATTER15]

Well Minty, we have been considering putting them in front of a cart, they used to use them for pulling the milk carts to deliver milk house to house in Ireland.

[york310]

Glare is likely to be due to lens changes such as mild cataract or possibly macula problems.
Night vision can sometimes be more problematic due to lens changes (nuclear sclerosis) making you go slightly shortsighted (f you had no distance correction beforehand although we often have slight prescription changes when it goes dark. Noticeable changes from dusk are often commented on.
Have an eye exam and find out what is going on.