The Sparkly‑Light Mystery
If every taxi’s headlight looks like a Fourth of July sparkler, you’re not alone. Busy city streets plus bright LEDs can turn a straightforward drive home into a kaleidoscope. Glare and halos are often signs your prescription is out of date, your lenses need an anti‑reflective coating, or early cataracts are developing.
Common Culprits
Outdated glasses or contacts
Dirty or scratched lenses (yes, that coffee shop napkin did NOT help)
Dry eye creating extra light scatter
Uncorrected astigmatism
Simple Fixes You Can Do Tonight
Clean your lenses with real lens cleaner, not your shirt sleeve
Dim your dashboard to reduce contrast
Keep a spare pair of driving glasses in the glove box
When to Call the Pros
If glare keeps getting worse, schedule an eye exam. Our optometrists check for early cataracts, update your prescription, and recommend coatings that cut down night glare.
Ready for clearer night roads? Book an appointment at Eyepic Eye Care and trade those starbursts for sharp street signs.