Driving can bring all sorts of stress.
For someone who is already a skittish driver, having to worry about your vision problems as well could be a bit too much to deal with.
There are specific circumstances in which driving - with or without corrective eyewear - can present more obstacles than the actual act of operating heavy machinery.
Besides slippery roads and winded eyes, snowy weather cause many other problems for any driver.
However, specifically in regards to one's vision needs, it also causes a graduated amount of glare bouncing off of the icy terrain.
Driving at night also already causes vision limitations, for the simple fact that you cannot see as much unless there's ample lighting along the streets.
However, for those of you who do a lot of driving at night, you might be well-aware that those very helpful streetlights offer you just as much glare! The bright lights of your fellow headlights in front, also blind you in the meantime...
If you're driving in an unfamiliar, or less-than-secure atmosphere [like primarily at night, or in the snow], here are several steps to take to ensure your utmost safety at all times! The number one thing to remember when driving [at night] is not to stare directly into the headlights opposite you at a stoplight.
While this is generally a rule only needed when driving at night, it can also be remembered when you're driving during the day in regards to bright lights.
If you're worried about staying in your lane, use the right side of the car as your gauge instead of the left.
On the same note, if someone behind you has their brights on and they are shining in your eyes through the rearview mirror, simply flip it down! This is one of our eye's best inventions in the car because it's difficult to get away from that blinding shine without turning into a contortionist.
One other thing to note in regards to driving safely and avoiding those reflections, is ensure all windows and glass on your car are clean and clear! Any smudges on your headlights, mirrors, or windshield can cause blemishes, blind spots, and ultimately scratches! If you wouldn't allow scratches on the lenses of your glasses, don't let them happen to the lenses of your car! Sunglasses have been around for decades, and they are extremely helpful and important.
Now, as well as a full stock of sunglasses, specific glasses for driving, computers, and snowing are also made; you can truly find a pair of particular glasses for just about any one of your needs! While it might not be imperative to purchase several different types of glasses frames for a multitude of needs, getting glasses to help you see properly is - especially while driving! There are options that will actually allow you maximum protection from the sun, glares [while driving], and even ease while working on the computer.
Things like transition lenses, and added, protective coatings can be combined to the lens.
Either way, if prescription eyeglasses are an important part of your daily life, follow the steps above to reduce your glare, and perhaps invest in some anti-reflective coating as well...