What can I do to improve my night vision?

Humans are not nighttime creatures. Low-light vision is difficult for all of us. Reduction in night vision quality can be a normal change with age, but regular exams can rule out eye diseases such as cataracts, corneal and retinal diseases. Simply updating your eyeglass or contact lens prescription can improve your nighttime vision. Maintain your eyeglasses to minimize scratches and consider a high-quality anti-reflective coating for your eyeglass lenses to reduce glare.

Alan Barber, OD
Optometrist

Your eyesight is one of the most precious senses, so Dr.Alan Barber, an optometrist at Clarkson Eyecare, says eye exams should be a part of your health routine. “An eye exam should be included in any person’s overall health maintenance plan,” he says. Ever since he first needed glasses in high school and saw the drastic difference in his eyesight, he knew he wanted to help others have the same clarity. “I put on my first pair of eyeglasses and saw details that had slowly faded over time. It was a lasting impression that guided me toward my career.”

Now, as an optometrist, Dr. Barber not only prescribes eyeglasses and contact lenses but also helps treat and manage medical eye conditions. He says getting to work with people and better their lives is the best part of his work. “The most rewarding aspect of being an optometrist is the one-on-one time I spend with patients and learning about the person behind the eyes.”