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Ive noticed that driving at night is near impossible for me. every oncoming car with the headlights on affects me and distorts my eyes for a sec. i have prescription glasses and a sun tint, cause of photophobia. is there any tint or shade to help?

Q: ive noticed that driving at night is near impossible for me. every oncoming car with the headlights on affects me and distorts my eyes for a sec. i have prescription glasses and a sun tint, cause of photophobia. is there any tint or shade to help?

: See an ophthalmologist, as you need evaluation for glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and many other problems. A "tint or shade" is almost certainly unlikely to help.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

See an ophthalmologist, as you need evaluation for glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and many other problems. A "tint or shade" is almost certainly unlikely to help.

Dr Ferranti agreed

Answered 3/24/2021

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A member asked:

Ive noticed that driving at night is near impossible for me. every oncoming car with the headlights on affects me and distorts my eyes for a sec. i have prescription glasses and a sun tint, cause of photophobia. is there any tint or shade to help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Ferranti agreed

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