Almost an old fart here at 69, yep right next to being old, Night time driving is becoming a challenge as light halo's/misty almost a light fog are present anywhere light is and blinding sharp oncoming lights are a big problem. I have used my Polarized sunshades but they are a bit too dark for seeing pedestrians and such . From google searches it seems yellow and polarized are the go to medium. Any thoughts/experiences ?

+1 on ylellow

Yellow, works great.

Any preferable brands?? Yellow or Yellow and polarized ?

I do not have an answer for you. But, I remember something about the old saying "friends with benefits". Once one becomes old, "friends with benefits" means having a friend who can still drive at night.

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Originally posted by Fla. Jim:
Almost an old fart here at 69, yep right next to being old, Night time driving is becoming a challenge as light halo's/misty almost a light fog are present anywhere light is and blinding sharp oncoming lights are a big problem. I have used my Polarized sunshades but they are a bit too dark for seeing pedestrians and such . From google searches it seems yellow and polarized are the go to medium. Any thoughts/experiences ?

I’m right up there too at same age. I’ve been diagnosed with early stage cataracts which causes my vision to have a “star filter/sunburst effect” when looking into on-coming lights at night. I’d be interested in knowing about brand name selection too.

Cataracts - go get your eyes checked.

MDS

I found inexpensive safety glasses on eBay under amber or yellow. That shade truly helps.

Above poster was most likely correct on Cataract check up. Mine are just starting.

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Originally posted by Harleysbluff:
Cataracts - go get your eyes checked.

MDS

+1

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Originally posted by Harleysbluff:
Cataracts - go get your eyes checked.

MDS

Will be going the 27th. Was diagnosed with dry eye a few yrs back. Used eye drops since, so I don't think that is it. Cataracts it might be, but I was checked a yr ago by a "Great" Optician and he found nothing...But then his testing resulted in glasses that were far from effective, to the point I just quite trying to wear them. We'll see what the new guy has to say. From what I have read since posting and this is on me. I need to review my subjects myself before asking dumb questions with obvious answers if only researched. Seems also empirical scientific testing results are less than complimentary for yellow lenses polarized or not. My problem does appear to be unseen by me developing Cataracts. At least from what I have read online and heard here.

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At age 69, I had cataracts in both eyes that were borderline for correcting. I had interocular lens with astigmatism correction inserted with monovision (1 diopter) in my left eye. I am now between 20/10 and 20/15 according to my optometrist. I have no problems at all with night driving and I can read all but the smallest print without ‘cheaters’. I wear +1.25 readers for extended sessions with my Kindle Oasis. Pre-op I was 20/400+ in both eyes and wore contacts for 25 years.

It’s like a miracle.
Mike

Optometrist here ....

Most people are showing early cataracts at age 60 and are symptomatic enough to do surgery at 70

Youngest patient I sent out for surgery was 38 and the oldest guy I knew ( my Uncle ), that never had the surgery was 93 when he died ( with cataracts of course )

Real life symptoms are:

glare, halo’s, and starbursts with night driving

Needing more and more light with reading

And just overall blurry, hazy, foggy vision



I always tell people you’ll know when you’re ready. Sounds like you’re getting close

Good Luck. Great and simple procedure.

MDS

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Thanks Harley. Appreciate the info.

I'm 75 and had cataract surgery this year, what an improvement! Night driving is no longer an issue, had some haloing at first.

I am 73, minor cataracts, wear trifocals, severely sunburned my eyes eight months ago, glare at night and during a rainy day is a real booger to deal with.

Strong sunlight is actually painful.

Fortunately I found a perfect solution:

Standard sun glass conditions: Cocoons Pilot (L) Slate Polarized Amber. $59.95

https://cocoonseyewear.com/sho...arized-amber-lenses/

Night driving and daytime rain: Cocoons Pilot (L) Twilight Night Driver (Polarized and Amber) $79.95

https://cocoonseyewear.com/sho...ght-driving-glasses/

The only problem I now have is making sure I have the right Cocoons when I walk out the door - they both have the same great carry case.

Please note: I buy these direct from Cocoons - not Amazon, etc.

Prior to the standard Pilot Amber, I had used the Pilot dark gray lenses for years, but had a difficult time seeing anything to the sides. The Amber lens offer great side vision.



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I have never thought of going into my shooting bag for yellow lenses for night driving, sounds like a good idea. I used to be a big Oakley fanboy, I have a pair of Half-jackets that I keep yellow lenses in. Oakley does make a high quality lens, I just don’t like their styling much anymore. Pretty sure they still sell Half-jackets and M-frames though, both are great glasses and eye protection for shooting.

Tint affects polarization efficacy. I learned the hard way.

For night, especially when raining, i now use lightest neutral gray tint polarized.

You can choose different tints but you may not want to pay extra for polarization.

Found a resource (polarization efficacy vs tint): https://www.laramyk.com/resour...-efficiency-and-use/

Basically, for polarization, stick with grey, brown, red tints..... I tried (expensive) yellow polarized lenses - tint was okay but no polarization at all.

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Originally posted by Fla. Jim:

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Originally posted by Harleysbluff:
Cataracts - go get your eyes checked.

MDS

Will be going the 27th. Was diagnosed with dry eye a few yrs back. Used eye drops since, so I don't think that is it. Cataracts it might be, but I was checked a yr ago by a "Great" Optician and he found nothing...But then his testing resulted in glasses that were far from effective, to the point I just quite trying to wear them. We'll see what the new guy has to say. From what I have read since posting and this is on me. I need to review my subjects myself before asking dumb questions with obvious answers if only researched. Seems also empirical scientific testing results are less than complimentary for yellow lenses polarized or not. My problem does appear to be unseen by me developing Cataracts. At least from what I have read online and heard here.

Don't get your eyes checked for cataracts by an optician, go to an ophthalmologist.

I'm 75, have cataracts that are almost at the point where I need cataract surgery and see a difference from when I was a kid, but it's nothing to cause me to get different colored lenses for as it's not that bad.

Not sure if this helps you, but I am also currently being treated for dry eyes. First worried it was cataracts (I'm 63), but turned out just very dry eyes. Regular eye drops weren't enough, so he suggested preservative-free drops, which helped but not enough. Finally he's got me on prescription eye drops which is successfully clearing up the problem.

Don't know what kind of drops you're using, maybe just need something stronger?

Have an old pair of Zeiss yellow tinted glasses that are fantastic in rain,fog etc. Don't wear them often but when I do wow..