Have you ever tried night driving glasses before? How did they work for you? Thank you to Zenni for Sponsoring this video www.zennioptical.com/b/night-driving-glasses
I love how we install lights that we then have to buy a product to filter out in order to see clearly. Why don't we just install lights that don't glare, and don't have as much blue light instead?
The auto manufacturers cheat the SAE standards for light placement by dimming the center on axis section in order to pass the tests for certification The off axis = glare - this is the main problem Then you have the kelvin temp issues = blue = more glare Personally I love the morimoto d2s 5.0’s + 4300 kelvin philips or osram bulbs = correct temp for all conditions and road surfaces with the ability to place the light on the road only… Vehicle headlights have gone a step backwards since oem Led lights and now it’s become an arms race!! The other issue is that people are lazy and don’t wash their headlights often enough and they don’t refinish the aged versions often enough ( wet sand 3m plastic polish then clearcoat - only works for 12-24 months 🤮)
The city where I live just replaced the yellow sodium lights on my street with bluish-white LED lights. They're brighter and fill in the dark places better, but they are also less comfortable on the eyes. I suspect they had two reasons: (1) More efficient/less electrical consumption and (2) Longer life span. In short, it is about the money.
@@Inkling777 My city did the same. Most of them are exposed 4000k LEDs and really bother my eyes (as does any really bright/high glare light). Many of them are now failing and turning full on purple, and because there is no stock on exact replacements it seems like they are not being replaced. Between these and the super bright headlights, I hate driving at night now.
@@07wrxtr1 We shouldn't have to refinish our head lights, but then again the auto manufacturers are not thinking of longevity past three years. Once we the car is out of warranty they could careless ( care less - pun not/maybe intended).
I started noticing recently more glare while driving after dark. I decided to clean the inside of my windshield to stop the fogging as it's getting cooler. I was shocked that cleaning my windshield actually stopped the nighttime glare as well. Just suggesting something to try before spending money on glasses. 😉👍
Invincible glass cleaner - 3 passes with fresh paper on each pass. Find the dense paper like what uou get at a commercial bathroom to dry your hands. Outside of glass Polish - wash - aquapel works wonders
Sprayway glass cleaner is the best. It's cheaper than invisible glass and ammonia free. I work for a glass manufacturing company and it's pretty much an industry standard for glass spray cleaners.@@07wrxtr1
It's a good point, unfortunately, I stay on top of my windshield cleaning and still have this problem. What I don't get is, where are the regulations in all of this? Shouldn't there be a glare factor standard for headlight manufacturers? We're talking 85% people complain about this? Instead of putting this coating on your glasses, can't they put it in your windshield? A good marketing tactic for cars, this car has anti-glare windshields.... that would peak my interest...
I bought these about a month ago and didn't realize what a huge difference they make until I wore a pair of regular glasses and had to drive. They truly are amazing. I have astigmatism in addition to poor night vision so night time is rough. These have made all the difference. I love them. I have also noticed wearing them during the day they seem to make things just a bit crisper. Just for info- I wear progressives and ordered them with that script.
In 1985 I bought a pair of Corning Serengeti sunglasses, they did the same thing, cut glare, improved contrast and a very low shading. I say did because two years ago I had to get persciption glasses. So I went to my sales person with my Serengeti's and got some lenses put in that do all of that with the UV blocking and a low yellowish tint. BIG difference in price. So not so much new technology, just new marketing.
I used to have amazingly good night sight. Now I hate driving at night due to LED headlights of other drivers. They're much brighter and harder to ignore. Plus the led lights flash. And that flash can be felt
I suspect this too-bright problem is like that when air bags first came out, or so I have heard. The initial requirements call for a bag that would stop a large man. It turned out that same force could kill a baby or small child. In this case a high intensity is seen as a good thing, so the driver can see more. But flip side is that those headlights are too bright for other drivers.
Whats funny is that there is already a solution, but the US was too stubborn to allow it. In europe they have smart headlights that adjust to only illuminate parts of the road that arent illuminated, thus keeping them from blinding people. You can thank people in power for their negligence.
One of the issues that I have seen several times at night is the very bright flashing lights used by emergency vehicles alongside the road, especially at night. They have more and more lights so that drivers can see them, but especially when on a curve or below a hill, the lights blind drivers when they approach one or more emergency vehicles.
@@eldnah2 A good point. Perhaps the makers of roof lights for police and emergency vehicles need to provide low, medium and high intensities. Only use the high in daytime or when a driver doesn't seem to notice them.
@@debbylou5729 That doesn't resolve the safety concern of visually impairing drivers to get their attention. The lights should be bright enough to alert to emergency vehicle presence in various conditions, but not so bright that it causes temporary visual impairment as the current lights undoubtedly do. Your petty scolding has been denied. Good day.
@DoctorEyeHealth we did fine with clickers on the floor, halogen wasn't even as bad as some of these. Can people no longer see and need ultra highbeams on all the time?
That's usually from some nimrod that "improved" them incorrectly, not a fault of the factory lights. And headlight aim IS supposed to be adjusted annually, it used to be part of annual inspections.
Couldn't agree more. I don't understand why it's allowed to have headlights, that basically blind people going in the opposite direction. And I have perfectly fine night vision.
Since this comes in non prescription glasses as well, can we expect clip-ons? As someone who had RK done in the 80s and currently suffers from floaters causes by posterior vitreous detachments, driving at night is currently only an option for emergency situations. It'd be nice to be able to attach clip-ons without going through the process of getting new lenses and frames.
THEY ARE HORRIBLE. They tell you "avert your eyes" Right. Vehicles have light bars and for some reason 4 -6 headlights, AND don't seem to realize they are driving with high beams, and when one of these comes around a curve, no averting of your eyes is going to help. You are blinded.
@@tcfencing9772 But the rub is that they are not their high beams!! It is their freakin low beams. These LED headlights should be made illegal as it most certainly causes accidents!!
I just drove back from Montana at night and nearly did the same thing which is why I am here looking for solutions ....and the emergency vehicle lights ought to be banned; they will get people killed if this keeps up.
@@2269tah Yes, I high beamed someone coming at me tonite becasue it was blinded, really brite, which is getting too common as mentioned.....anyway, thinking they had their highbeams on!, then they hit their highbeams, are you kidding me?...it was their lowbeams.
I’m just happy to know that it’s not just my astigmatism and early cataracts, car headlights really are way too bright. Making sure my windshield and glasses are clean has actually made a big difference. Will check into these. Thanks!
I got the cataract surgery with a special lens. Now I don't have to wear glasses or contacts anymore. This is the first time I don't need glasses/contacts since I was 13 yrs old. You go home the same day. Those Zenni are worth checking out for night driving.
When you alternately showed the image through the lens and without it, your camera had an automatic exposure and ISO selection mode, which made it impossible to perceive how these images differed.
Really appreciate that feedback. Yeah I had some thoughts about settings but was not sure how to set it appropriately. Any suggestions? Perhaps I can post some other content to show better side by side images/video. I am using a Sony A7IV
The automatic exposure may have toned down the difference, but even before you mentioned it I noticed the improved contrast/clarity. I was impressed enough with that, I went to Zenni to order one as a reading glass. Seeing that as part of Black Friday they were offering 40% off for a second pair, I also ordered a distance pair.
@@Inkling777 I will be glad if these glasses help you somehow, but to be honest, I don’t understand what principle they work on and I suspect that this is some kind of marketing nonsense and a placebo effect.
For those who're wondering, the night-driving option for Zenni glasses costs just shy of $40. That's not cheap but if it works as advertised, it is easily worth it. I was going to order just new close-in glasses to make reading easier given my cataracts, but when I saw Zenni's Black Friday offer for 40% off for a second pair, I added an a pair for distant viewing. That pushed the order up enough to get free shipping.
I actually bought a pair of the night driving glasses since I have diabetic retinopathy. Due to the eye injections and vitrectomy, I have night blindness and the headlights on the road these days are too bright. I absolutely love these glasses more than my regular pair! I got mine with a glow in the dark frame so I can see a teeny bit better at night and I look cool at night. Definitely a good purchase plus adding ypur prescription AND paying at most $56? It's definitely worth it! Hope this helps.
I love Zenni, at first I didn't notice the difference untill driving in Ft Lauderdale on a badly lit road. Yep noticed the difference and the reaction time.
This is a miracle for me I stopped driving at night. I’m a senior with macular degeneration. Low light and bright lights are problematic for me. This company technology may be a good fit. Thanks for the great video ❤❤❤❤
The problem is with the new white bright LED lights installed in almost all new cars and the replacement streetlights. I personally prefer the amber blue blockers since they cut out the blinding whiteness as well.
I’m one of those seniors who have slow growing cataracts. I rarely drive at night unless necessary. I’ll definitely look into these glasses as my eye operation is not scheduled for another year!
@@DoctorEyeHealth If it is in Canada it depends where you live and what you are willing to pay. Where I live now it is 4-6 months no matter the level to get it paid for by our health system. Where I moved from it was up to a two year wait. You can jump ahead by going to a private clinic and paying for it.
Well, as expensive as my prescription glass are, I decided to try to place my yellow lens shooting glasses over my regular prescription glasses , and they work great to :make driving at night so much easier. The only difference is the color of the traffic lights, but not by much. I can see so much better, the yellow lense just makes the green light look blue. It’s not hard to get use to, and the oncoming harsh bright halogen lights don’t blind me any more.
I wear them they help if road well lit but if no street lamps and/or rain a person is doomed it darkens more visibility lessons to my experience ...LED should be banned aweful for those facing on coming cars
Thank you for showing this. I am so impressed with Zenni and have purchased all my glasses from them for many years, Before Zenni I used Costco optical but found the anti scratch coating did not work very well and would start to chip off even being careful with the glasses, with glasses from Zenni I can go more than a year with no scratches even not being careful and wiping the lenses clean many times a day with a dry microfiber cloth.
I used to be able to drive at night fine, but after cataract surgery it's kind of scary to drive at night now. I've been told that's not normal. Anyway, can't wait to try these glasses! Those yellow lenses were terrible. Thanks for the review of these!
I recently bought night vision glasses and absolutely love them. They help me so much at night. I'm so happy I found out about this company. Highly recommend good quality & save money as well.
Blue light keeps you awake. I bought glasses that block blue light so screen watching doesn’t mess with my sleep cycle. I have my screen turned all the way to warm already, and still the glasses make a difference. I don’t feel so wired when it’s time for sleep now. I actually get drowsy naturally now and have reduced the amount of melatonin I take, sometimes none at all, which is wild for me.
You bring up a good point when you mention cataracts. My mild cataracts don't cause any problems with my distant vision, but they are making reading harder. If this new tech helps with that, it would be great and might put off surgery. I've been a happy Zenni customer for years. I may order my reading prescription with this tech and see if it helps.
I came home tonight so freakin ANGRY at all these blinding heaadlights! My eyes do indeed are hurting right now. It is like someone shot laser pointers into my eyeballs!!! I almost ordered a pair of those yellow glasses from Amazon but something told me to youtube itand I found your page. I watched this video and then a couple more of your videos and I decided DAMNIT! I am getting the exact same glasses you are pushing. so $45 later, I just ordered them! Unfortunately I went cheapo on the shipping and now I have to wait about 2 weeks to get them.
The US government should have strict regulations about car headlight intensity. It should not put the driver in an unsafe situation. Why do millions of older drivers have to fence for themselves? If a condition is UNSAFE on the streets of this nation, law should be passed to protect its citizens. We have speed limit law. We have seat belt law. It’s time to have car headlight laws. AARP, where are you?
It is subtle with the camera shots, not sure if its purely because the camera sensor is not as good as my eye or perhaps settings. But I had my videographer check them out and another eye doctor and they all agreed they did cut down the glare bloom. More so on some lights than others. But I also wanted to show the true difference in the video - I didnt want to "doctor" the video shots to look like it is more effective than it is. If that makes sense.
@DoctorEyeHealth no, that was the right decision. I use yellow shooting glasses after lasik bc the night glare is mfn awful, so I'll try anything that might help.
I just bought a pair of these lenses and let me tell you guys in the comments they are excellent for night driving if you have problems with glare and feeling unsafe at night They have made night driving for me at 100% doable now where before I avoided it at all costs if you're on the fence Just get them They are wonderful.
Haha yes, much better than a sharp stick lol I think a challenge with showing the change on video is the camera is not the same as the human eye. The human retina is way more sensitive than camera sensors. I agree it is a subtle improvement - but I like the fact I can wear them full time (unlike the dark yellow type night driving glasses of the past)
@@DoctorEyeHealth I have a pair it's subtle at night. I do like them for daylight driving it makes the color of stop lights, and signs, brighter which helps.
I'm in the UK and have just ordered a pair. I'm hoping they make a difference because the Zeiss lenses I currently have only make a very minor difference. I have a car where I sit low so oncoming SUVs with very bright lights can cause a fair amount of glare. I'll let you know how I get on. They'll probably take until Christmas or the new year to arrive though because I had to order them from the US
Have had a set for a month or so in my distance prescription -- they certainly do help for night driving with improved contrast and reduced glare - especially on darker roads and freeway driving. I drive a lot of 2 lane highways with a lot of high-beam users and the blue shimmer was freaky the first time I saw it, but I've started to get more used to it. All newer cars with LED headlights leave a number of blue shimmers around their headlights, fog lights and sometimes parking lights. Almost like holiday sparkle. Traditional halogen or filament bulbs do not.
Why not just a film I can apply to the windshield, until modern windshields come with the tech built into them? Or better yet, a spray on film like rain-x.?
Hey now there is an idea!! Can't wait for the Augmented Reality tech to be put in the windshield too. So I can see my map on the windshield and it can block out the sun and things like that.
The only headlights I ever really have problems with are the blue LED ones that are ridiculously bright. Worse when there is a large truck tail gating you. All it does is make you drive slower to be safe.
Really good question! Perhaps, theoretically, it could - but I wouldn't expect it to remove that type of glare completely. But I can see it helping at least a little. As post Lasik there is often a reduction in contrast sensitivity - and these lenses can help boost contrast.
There are in fact many different brands and designs of anti-reflective! Happy to hear you have been getting that because it does make a difference. This technology - including the lens itself - is a newer and different design overall.
I properly aligned my led's but I still get flashed by oncoming drivers. Too bad I don't have the cash to replace them with high quality ones that don't have the splash that these do.
Thank you Dr. Allen, you are a God send! ❤️Night glare is a real issue for me especially with the new insanely bright headlights on cars . Will check out the link.
I found that the cheap yellow glasses on Amazon work well. Boulevard brand. I need a light yellow tint to filter out some of the blue in the LED headlights.
I don't think so. Theoretically, they may help a little but all the research on the lens designs I have read was not performed on anyone with such a scenario. But if you decide to try them please let us know how they help!
I purchased standard night driving glasses. They did not work for me, they just made the night lights brown. I'm going to try these new ones from Zenni.
I had both eyes done with the Symfony IOL lens in July. Still suffering from terrible glare and halos at night. Usually when driving, the halos fade after I have been driving a few minutes and am focusing more in the distance. But, headlights have the starlight, stop lights are surrounded in glare, and with the bright red tail lights I actually see multi ringed halos--as if each ring in my lens is visible. Praying these do SOMETHING to help :-( During the day, everything is awesome. Night time is a hot mess--even watching tv.
My progressive prescription glasses are very expensive. Do they have the style that you can fit over your glasses like a lot of the blue blocker glasses? It'd be much easier to just throw them on over my glasses when I'm driving then to pay money for a whole new prescription and frame.
I'm in the country where trucks are taller than a man and the headlights are at eye level. Always bright. Often have to stop to let them pass. But do I have to have three pairs of glasses (day, night, computer)?
This is the result of LED lamps used instead of halogen, now LED as a light source behaves as a laser so is very difficult to diffuse whereas halogen light photons have a random pattern which diffuses naturally so much easier to diffuse. Drivers see a very bright light source but cannot see as well with it and so many resort to using additional fog/driving lamps blinding other roadusers in the process. I resort to using the sun visor and a well placed piece of masking tape!
I believe in the expression of some form. We usually follow the Toyos or Periman protocol, and it is often even bundled with RadioFrequency treatments at times.
⬅️ says hello in astigmatism. Night driving is…interesting. That said, I’m still happy with the LED headlights in all 3 of my cars and can’t blame others for wanting them. A big issue is improperly aimed headlights, people who retrofit HID or LED lights into halogen headlight housings, and the plethora of vehicles that don’t have auto-leveling headlights (so they point too far up everytime are people or cargo in the back).
Lenses with mesh/net inside? I am not sure what you mean by that. Can you describe that better or link to a product so I can check it out? Otherwise, I am happy to hear you are liking them!
The worst glare is when driving after sunset in a city full of light while it's raining. It's just sparkling everywhere. For this case i have ones with yellow, anti-glare coating glass (plastic). Only issue i found is that white lines on road sometimes are less visible.
Very very good question. hmmmm I am not sure. I imagine they had to safety test them for that and I doubt it makes that large difference in color perception.
Night vision glasses do help you some. When you have night vision issues its light someone putting a flash light right in your face. Regular night vision glasses just dull the bright light a little. Night driving isn't really an issue because it's dark, it's because of the bright lights. A car light probably covers up about 25% of my vision. I have pretty poor vision and I will not drive in the dark unless I am used to driving that route. It really isn't safe for me. I try to avoid it in general.
First saw HID headlights on the flagships from MB, Bimmer, and Porsche over on the autobahn back in the early 90s, so “new” headlights aren’t really the issue. It’s more a matter of avg vehicle height these days. If you’re one of the few still driving a (car) you’ll notice how all the headlights are either in your face or rearview mirrors. That’s b/c SUV sales in the US have overtaken passenger cars…and nobody cares about us whining about headlight glare. Sad but true😏
One of the problems with these newer LED headlights is that no one checks the adjustment of the headlight itself. Slamming the hood, bumps in the road and just general driving can knock it out of alignment. Also people upgrade the OE lights with brighter ones which should be illegal.
With all the alterations lens can provide I wonder how many lens can be stacked to independently alter vision. One for astigmatism, nearsightedness, glare, yellow block, etc. I don't know the extremities of particular limitations of my vision since my glasses help all with same lenses.
What is the difference between these lenses from Zenni and Blue Light Blockers that one could buy from a pharmacy? They kinda look exactly the same with the blue hue and the slight yellow tint that's ingrained in the lenses
So these Zenni lenses can be integrated into our prescription glasses? This is very good to know and thank you Doc for sharing all your helpful knowledge with us. 😊♥️
Thank you! Zenni is now offering this type of lens, it comes in prescription lenses - yes. I am not sure if other local in-store optical shops have this same type of technology. I have not seen it before, but perhaps there are other similar designs.
I was suggested to get anyi reflective coating for night time driving, but thos video wxplained why their new lenses are superior and worth the cost. Thanks so much! Dontou know if these work as "blue light" blocking lenses?
Finally got a chance to test my pair, last night. I did multiple tests off and on and there was absolutely NO difference. I wonder if they sent the wrong ones.
Do they make a pair that either clips on or can be worn over my progressive eyeglasses? The led lights are awful, and i cannot afford a 2nd pair of glasses.
dang. I just ordered new glasses from Zenni and I did not realize this was a lens option. I usually get a few pairs of the yellow clip ons to go with the glasses
I have set of Zeiss Drivesafe lenses and have noticed great clarity, but the blue reflections for me are too much. Any oncoming headlights I get the blue glare off the lenses, I've found it quite distracting. Have you tried those as a comparison, and if so, is the reflective glare any different between the two? As an optician I was finally hoping for a solution for my patients, but seems like I'm still waiting. But maybe I suffer from the eye nerd issue as well, and it wouldn't bother others as much.
Biggest issue i have is lights that are either brighter than the legal limits or misaligned headlights. What happens to a persons eyes when they age? Is it because of the yellowing of the lenses in the eye as a person ages?
Could you please make a video on isotretinoin and eye health? Beside high myopia I also have cystic acne so I have to take isotretinoin to treat my condition. However I've read several articles suggesting oral isotretinoin can cause retinal thinning. That seems a lot to worry about.
I use the FL-41 glasses sometimes for night driving but they cause eyestrain for me and it is even advised by many to not use them while driving. Would these be a good option for me as someone who is recovering from dry eye and still has light sensitivity and inflammation issues from it?
Dr Allen do you still not recommend buying off of zenni if you have progressive/bifocals? I watched an older video of yours in which you said you only recommend ordering online if you have a single vision prescription. Please let me know! I want to order off of zenni but I am nervous and skeptical! I love your videos!!!!
Hi. I’ve noticed that clearly and lensmart don’t have the best quality lenses. Would you recommend zenni for glasses? I have grown accustomed to wearing my glasses over lenses but bought from lensmart and the prescription seems low quality
I don't have trouble with glare at all but I do have trouble with the newer extra bright led headlights. They really hurt my eyes with it being such a bright light in the dark. Maybe I have photophobia? Is there anything that helps with that? I tried yellow night driving glasses and computer blue light blocking glasses but doesn't help.
I appreciate your review of the new Zenni neocontrast lenses. My takeaway is they make a modest difference for night driving; would you say that's correct?
Have you ever tried night driving glasses before? How did they work for you?
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I can definitely recommend Zenni Glasses, the gamble paid off.
I just got done watching your video and bought a pair, I hope they help. Fingers crossed. Thank you Dr. Allen!
But helpful.
Do they come w/ a clear lens or a tinted lens? I have eye strain and dry eye. Looking for glasses that will take the strain off.
For a real test try them at night in the rain in December in a city like Vancouver
I love how we install lights that we then have to buy a product to filter out in order to see clearly. Why don't we just install lights that don't glare, and don't have as much blue light instead?
Well said. Also 100 points for your great avatar!
The auto manufacturers cheat the SAE standards for light placement by dimming the center on axis section in order to pass the tests for certification
The off axis = glare - this is the main problem
Then you have the kelvin temp issues = blue = more glare
Personally I love the morimoto d2s 5.0’s + 4300 kelvin philips or osram bulbs = correct temp for all conditions and road surfaces with the ability to place the light on the road only…
Vehicle headlights have gone a step backwards since oem Led lights and now it’s become an arms race!!
The other issue is that people are lazy and don’t wash their headlights often enough and they don’t refinish the aged versions often enough ( wet sand 3m plastic polish then clearcoat - only works for 12-24 months 🤮)
The city where I live just replaced the yellow sodium lights on my street with bluish-white LED lights. They're brighter and fill in the dark places better, but they are also less comfortable on the eyes. I suspect they had two reasons: (1) More efficient/less electrical consumption and (2) Longer life span. In short, it is about the money.
@@Inkling777 My city did the same. Most of them are exposed 4000k LEDs and really bother my eyes (as does any really bright/high glare light). Many of them are now failing and turning full on purple, and because there is no stock on exact replacements it seems like they are not being replaced. Between these and the super bright headlights, I hate driving at night now.
@@07wrxtr1 We shouldn't have to refinish our head lights, but then again the auto manufacturers are not thinking of longevity past three years. Once we the car is out of warranty they could careless ( care less - pun not/maybe intended).
I started noticing recently more glare while driving after dark. I decided to clean the inside of my windshield to stop the fogging as it's getting cooler. I was shocked that cleaning my windshield actually stopped the nighttime glare as well. Just suggesting something to try before spending money on glasses. 😉👍
@@lisakagay5595 good idea!!! I am doing this tonight!
This is a huge thing, any glass in front of you that isn't clean is going to cause light to flare. I really need to clean ours better.
Invincible glass cleaner - 3 passes with fresh paper on each pass. Find the dense paper like what uou get at a commercial bathroom to dry your hands.
Outside of glass
Polish - wash - aquapel works wonders
Sprayway glass cleaner is the best. It's cheaper than invisible glass and ammonia free. I work for a glass manufacturing company and it's pretty much an industry standard for glass spray cleaners.@@07wrxtr1
It's a good point, unfortunately, I stay on top of my windshield cleaning and still have this problem. What I don't get is, where are the regulations in all of this? Shouldn't there be a glare factor standard for headlight manufacturers? We're talking 85% people complain about this? Instead of putting this coating on your glasses, can't they put it in your windshield? A good marketing tactic for cars, this car has anti-glare windshields.... that would peak my interest...
I bought these about a month ago and didn't realize what a huge difference they make until I wore a pair of regular glasses and had to drive. They truly are amazing. I have astigmatism in addition to poor night vision so night time is rough. These have made all the difference. I love them. I have also noticed wearing them during the day they seem to make things just a bit crisper. Just for info- I wear progressives and ordered them with that script.
Is the yellow tint noticeable at all?
I tried to follow the link and instead of getting to shop for eyewear I end up with Google Play wanting to install an eyewear App... No thank you!!!
In 1985 I bought a pair of Corning Serengeti sunglasses, they did the same thing, cut glare, improved contrast and a very low shading. I say did because two years ago I had to get persciption glasses. So I went to my sales person with my Serengeti's and got some lenses put in that do all of that with the UV blocking and a low yellowish tint. BIG difference in price. So not so much new technology, just new marketing.
@@PureMagmathat’s how you BUY the eyewear..?
@@Spliiinter444 they also have a normal website. shouldn't have to install an new app for every single thing
I used to have amazingly good night sight. Now I hate driving at night due to LED headlights of other drivers. They're much brighter and harder to ignore. Plus the led lights flash. And that flash can be felt
u can also notice this when LED are used for road/street lights
Thanks guys...I feel a lil better knowing I am not alone.😮
Wouldn't it be great if we designed headlights so that they didn't create the problem in the first place?
100% yes
I suspect this too-bright problem is like that when air bags first came out, or so I have heard. The initial requirements call for a bag that would stop a large man. It turned out that same force could kill a baby or small child. In this case a high intensity is seen as a good thing, so the driver can see more. But flip side is that those headlights are too bright for other drivers.
Whats funny is that there is already a solution, but the US was too stubborn to allow it. In europe they have smart headlights that adjust to only illuminate parts of the road that arent illuminated, thus keeping them from blinding people. You can thank people in power for their negligence.
One of the issues that I have seen several times at night is the very bright flashing lights used by emergency vehicles alongside the road, especially at night. They have more and more lights so that drivers can see them, but especially when on a curve or below a hill, the lights blind drivers when they approach one or more emergency vehicles.
I'm guessing the police might pull a driver over for having their high beams on, but don't account for their own blinding roof rack lights.
Then you need to slow down, which is the point
@@eldnah2 A good point. Perhaps the makers of roof lights for police and emergency vehicles need to provide low, medium and high intensities. Only use the high in daytime or when a driver doesn't seem to notice them.
@@debbylou5729 That doesn't resolve the safety concern of visually impairing drivers to get their attention.
The lights should be bright enough to alert to emergency vehicle presence in various conditions, but not so bright that it causes temporary visual impairment as the current lights undoubtedly do.
Your petty scolding has been denied. Good day.
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These new headlights are unsafe- way too bright.
I agree it is a bit ridiculous.
@DoctorEyeHealth we did fine with clickers on the floor, halogen wasn't even as bad as some of these. Can people no longer see and need ultra highbeams on all the time?
That's usually from some nimrod that "improved" them incorrectly, not a fault of the factory lights. And headlight aim IS supposed to be adjusted annually, it used to be part of annual inspections.
@lyfandeth
You don't need to see five miles down the road like it's noon to drive.
Couldn't agree more. I don't understand why it's allowed to have headlights, that basically blind people going in the opposite direction. And I have perfectly fine night vision.
Since this comes in non prescription glasses as well, can we expect clip-ons? As someone who had RK done in the 80s and currently suffers from floaters causes by posterior vitreous detachments, driving at night is currently only an option for emergency situations. It'd be nice to be able to attach clip-ons without going through the process of getting new lenses and frames.
Just last night I ran off the road due to oncoming bright headlights. Why is there no legislation to stop the production of these headlamps?
THEY ARE HORRIBLE. They tell you "avert your eyes" Right. Vehicles have light bars and for some reason 4 -6 headlights, AND don't seem to realize they are driving with high beams, and when one of these comes around a curve, no averting of your eyes is going to help. You are blinded.
The law prohibits these lights, always has. Enforcement isn't utilized. I guess cops need more money to address the important things.
@@tcfencing9772 But the rub is that they are not their high beams!! It is their freakin low beams. These LED headlights should be made illegal as it most certainly causes accidents!!
I just drove back from Montana at night and nearly did the same thing which is why I am here looking for solutions ....and the emergency vehicle lights ought to be banned; they will get people killed if this keeps up.
@@2269tah Yes, I high beamed someone coming at me tonite becasue it was blinded, really brite, which is getting too common as mentioned.....anyway, thinking they had their highbeams on!, then they hit their highbeams, are you kidding me?...it was their lowbeams.
I’m just happy to know that it’s not just my astigmatism and early cataracts, car headlights really are way too bright. Making sure my windshield and glasses are clean has actually made a big difference. Will check into these. Thanks!
I got the cataract surgery with a special lens. Now I don't have to wear glasses or contacts anymore. This is the first time I don't need glasses/contacts since I was 13 yrs old. You go home the same day. Those Zenni are worth checking out for night driving.
When you alternately showed the image through the lens and without it, your camera had an automatic exposure and ISO selection mode, which made it impossible to perceive how these images differed.
My thought, too.
Really appreciate that feedback. Yeah I had some thoughts about settings but was not sure how to set it appropriately. Any suggestions? Perhaps I can post some other content to show better side by side images/video. I am using a Sony A7IV
@@DoctorEyeHealth Does that camera have a manual mode? That would be a better choice than auto or program for this particular situation.
The automatic exposure may have toned down the difference, but even before you mentioned it I noticed the improved contrast/clarity. I was impressed enough with that, I went to Zenni to order one as a reading glass. Seeing that as part of Black Friday they were offering 40% off for a second pair, I also ordered a distance pair.
@@Inkling777 I will be glad if these glasses help you somehow, but to be honest, I don’t understand what principle they work on and I suspect that this is some kind of marketing nonsense and a placebo effect.
For those who're wondering, the night-driving option for Zenni glasses costs just shy of $40. That's not cheap but if it works as advertised, it is easily worth it. I was going to order just new close-in glasses to make reading easier given my cataracts, but when I saw Zenni's Black Friday offer for 40% off for a second pair, I added an a pair for distant viewing. That pushed the order up enough to get free shipping.
Is that $40 per lense?
I actually bought a pair of the night driving glasses since I have diabetic retinopathy. Due to the eye injections and vitrectomy, I have night blindness and the headlights on the road these days are too bright. I absolutely love these glasses more than my regular pair! I got mine with a glow in the dark frame so I can see a teeny bit better at night and I look cool at night. Definitely a good purchase plus adding ypur prescription AND paying at most $56? It's definitely worth it! Hope this helps.
I love Zenni, at first I didn't notice the difference untill driving in Ft Lauderdale on a badly lit road. Yep noticed the difference and the reaction time.
This is a miracle for me I stopped driving at night. I’m a senior with macular degeneration. Low light and bright lights are problematic for me. This company technology may be a good fit. Thanks for the great video ❤❤❤❤
Good for you.
How big of a difference was it on a scale of 1 to 10? Especially for night drive? I have the same condition..
I have mild cataracts and just bought a pair of these. They work! They really reduce glare even from led headlights.
Zinni is wonderful I getting my 3 different glasses Including this
is my favorite for night driven 100% satisfied thanks zenni
I’m glad you like them!!
Claudia, do you get both frames and prescription? I'm thinking of getting a pair from them and hope they are good.
@sandilobianco6734 hi yes I get prescription for the glasses
That bat was cool at 1:00 the glasses are nice too
haha I know! I didn't catch that till watching back the video clip!
Good eye!
Closer to 1:05, but yes, SHARP eye! Thanks for pointing that out.
Ha! I thought I imagined that!
The problem is with the new white bright LED lights installed in almost all new cars and the replacement streetlights. I personally prefer the amber blue blockers since they cut out the blinding whiteness as well.
Fair!
I’m one of those seniors who have slow growing cataracts. I rarely drive at night unless necessary. I’ll definitely look into these glasses as my eye operation is not scheduled for another year!
another year!? Is it just that booked out? Or did you and your doctor decide on waiting awhile?
@@DoctorEyeHealth If it is in Canada it depends where you live and what you are willing to pay. Where I live now it is 4-6 months no matter the level to get it paid for by our health system. Where I moved from it was up to a two year wait. You can jump ahead by going to a private clinic and paying for it.
This is great for us older adults to improve our night time driving! 👓
Perhaps! After reading some of the research it does look like it helps improve contrast even more for older adults.
And what 90% of people with trouble driving at night have uncorrected power of what +/- one diopter or so....
@@philipdarnall787 yep, some people have a night and daytime prescription. That extra 0.25 can make a big difference at night
Well, as expensive as my prescription glass are, I decided to try to place my yellow lens shooting glasses over my regular prescription glasses , and they work great to :make driving at night so much easier. The only difference is the color of the traffic lights, but not by much. I can see so much better, the yellow lense just makes the green light look blue. It’s not hard to get use to, and the oncoming harsh bright halogen lights don’t blind me any more.
It's not halogen, it's the LEDs. Halogen were the older type of headlights
I wear the yellow tinted ones for night time to stop the glare but find they can make the light vision darker so I’m intrigued by these thank you
I wear them they help if road well lit but if no street lamps and/or rain a person is doomed it darkens more visibility lessons to my experience ...LED should be banned aweful for those facing on coming cars
Thank you for showing this.
I am so impressed with Zenni and have purchased all my glasses from them for many years, Before Zenni I used Costco optical but found the anti scratch coating did not work very well and would start to chip off even being careful with the glasses, with glasses from Zenni I can go more than a year with no scratches even not being careful and wiping the lenses clean many times a day with a dry microfiber cloth.
I used to be able to drive at night fine, but after cataract surgery it's kind of scary to drive at night now. I've been told that's not normal. Anyway, can't wait to try these glasses! Those yellow lenses were terrible. Thanks for the review of these!
I recently bought night vision glasses and absolutely love them. They help me so much at night. I'm so happy I found out about this company. Highly recommend good quality & save money as well.
Blue light keeps you awake. I bought glasses that block blue light so screen watching doesn’t mess with my sleep cycle. I have my screen turned all the way to warm already, and still the glasses make a difference. I don’t feel so wired when it’s time for sleep now. I actually get drowsy naturally now and have reduced the amount of melatonin I take, sometimes none at all, which is wild for me.
Great video Doc! I was skeptical of anything Zenni until watching this. It looks like they're onto something. Thanks again!
You bring up a good point when you mention cataracts. My mild cataracts don't cause any problems with my distant vision, but they are making reading harder. If this new tech helps with that, it would be great and might put off surgery. I've been a happy Zenni customer for years. I may order my reading prescription with this tech and see if it helps.
I came home tonight so freakin ANGRY at all these blinding heaadlights! My eyes do indeed are hurting right now. It is like someone shot laser pointers into my eyeballs!!! I almost ordered a pair of those yellow glasses from Amazon but something told me to youtube itand I found your page. I watched this video and then a couple more of your videos and I decided DAMNIT! I am getting the exact same glasses you are pushing. so $45 later, I just ordered them! Unfortunately I went cheapo on the shipping and now I have to wait about 2 weeks to get them.
Never knew there was such a thing as night time driving glasses! Thank you so much Dr!
The US government should have strict regulations about car headlight intensity. It should not put the driver in an unsafe situation. Why do millions of older drivers have to fence for themselves? If a condition is UNSAFE on the streets of this nation, law should be passed to protect its citizens.
We have speed limit law. We have seat belt law. It’s time to have car headlight laws. AARP, where are you?
I can't see any change in glare in any of the examples you did
It is subtle with the camera shots, not sure if its purely because the camera sensor is not as good as my eye or perhaps settings. But I had my videographer check them out and another eye doctor and they all agreed they did cut down the glare bloom. More so on some lights than others.
But I also wanted to show the true difference in the video - I didnt want to "doctor" the video shots to look like it is more effective than it is. If that makes sense.
@DoctorEyeHealth no, that was the right decision. I use yellow shooting glasses after lasik bc the night glare is mfn awful, so I'll try anything that might help.
You convinced me, I just ordered a non prescription pair. 🤓 I'm going to keep in my car for night driving
I just bought a pair of these lenses and let me tell you guys in the comments they are excellent for night driving if you have problems with glare and feeling unsafe at night They have made night driving for me at 100% doable now where before I avoided it at all costs if you're on the fence Just get them They are wonderful.
Wow! Thanks for sharing that. Glad to hear they have helped!
To my eyes just watching your video, they don't give a dramatic improvement but certainly better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick!
Haha yes, much better than a sharp stick lol
I think a challenge with showing the change on video is the camera is not the same as the human eye. The human retina is way more sensitive than camera sensors. I agree it is a subtle improvement - but I like the fact I can wear them full time (unlike the dark yellow type night driving glasses of the past)
@@DoctorEyeHealth I have a pair it's subtle at night. I do like them for daylight driving it makes the color of stop lights, and signs, brighter which helps.
@DoctorEyeHealth the key is going for very light yellow tint.
I'm in the UK and have just ordered a pair. I'm hoping they make a difference because the Zeiss lenses I currently have only make a very minor difference. I have a car where I sit low so oncoming SUVs with very bright lights can cause a fair amount of glare. I'll let you know how I get on. They'll probably take until Christmas or the new year to arrive though because I had to order them from the US
Thanks! I look forward to trying out these lenses.
Have had a set for a month or so in my distance prescription -- they certainly do help for night driving with improved contrast and reduced glare - especially on darker roads and freeway driving. I drive a lot of 2 lane highways with a lot of high-beam users and the blue shimmer was freaky the first time I saw it, but I've started to get more used to it. All newer cars with LED headlights leave a number of blue shimmers around their headlights, fog lights and sometimes parking lights. Almost like holiday sparkle. Traditional halogen or filament bulbs do not.
Why not just a film I can apply to the windshield, until modern windshields come with the tech built into them?
Or better yet, a spray on film like rain-x.?
Hey now there is an idea!! Can't wait for the Augmented Reality tech to be put in the windshield too. So I can see my map on the windshield and it can block out the sun and things like that.
Red blue blocking glasses are the number one safe to wear after sun set!
The only headlights I ever really have problems with are the blue LED ones that are ridiculously bright. Worse when there is a large truck tail gating you. All it does is make you drive slower to be safe.
Indeed it’s quite scary at times
I sincerely appreciate this video (and all of your videos).
How come the coating can reduce or block both wavelengths of 590 ( yellow) and 445 nm or below ( blue light) simultaneously?
I will ask my contacts at Zenni, usually its done with some proprietary blend of minerals that are put on with a special device.
Will this be helpful post-LASIKS to reduce glare, haze and halo?
Really good question! Perhaps, theoretically, it could - but I wouldn't expect it to remove that type of glare completely. But I can see it helping at least a little. As post Lasik there is often a reduction in contrast sensitivity - and these lenses can help boost contrast.
I do have anti-glare in my glasses since the longest time . Is this a improved version ?
There are in fact many different brands and designs of anti-reflective! Happy to hear you have been getting that because it does make a difference. This technology - including the lens itself - is a newer and different design overall.
Oh man, there is a cool bat swooping behind his head at 1:03
Sharp eye!
I properly aligned my led's but I still get flashed by oncoming drivers. Too bad I don't have the cash to replace them with high quality ones that don't have the splash that these do.
Thank you Dr. Allen, you are a God send! ❤️Night glare is a real issue for me especially with the new insanely bright headlights on cars . Will check out the link.
Learned a lot on this one, as usual! Thank you!!
I found that the cheap yellow glasses on Amazon work well. Boulevard brand. I need a light yellow tint to filter out some of the blue in the LED headlights.
Nice! I have not heard of that brand.
Was curious about these! The light FL-41 lenses help with headlights.
I have another doctor friend who specializes in neuro optometry who recommends Fl-41. I hope to do some more videos on that.
Is this recommend for night blindness after eye procedures?
I don't think so. Theoretically, they may help a little but all the research on the lens designs I have read was not performed on anyone with such a scenario. But if you decide to try them please let us know how they help!
I purchased standard night driving glasses. They did not work for me, they just made the night lights brown. I'm going to try these new ones from Zenni.
I have these and they work amazingly. I have been telling everyone I know about them.
I had both eyes done with the Symfony IOL lens in July. Still suffering from terrible glare and halos at night. Usually when driving, the halos fade after I have been driving a few minutes and am focusing more in the distance. But, headlights have the starlight, stop lights are surrounded in glare, and with the bright red tail lights I actually see multi ringed halos--as if each ring in my lens is visible. Praying these do SOMETHING to help :-( During the day, everything is awesome. Night time is a hot mess--even watching tv.
My progressive prescription glasses are very expensive. Do they have the style that you can fit over your glasses like a lot of the blue blocker glasses? It'd be much easier to just throw them on over my glasses when I'm driving then to pay money for a whole new prescription and frame.
I'm in the country where trucks are taller than a man and the headlights are at eye level. Always bright. Often have to stop to let them pass. But do I have to have three pairs of glasses (day, night, computer)?
How about clip-ons?
This is the result of LED lamps used instead of halogen, now LED as a light source behaves as a laser so is very difficult to diffuse whereas halogen light photons have a random pattern which diffuses naturally so much easier to diffuse. Drivers see a very bright light source but cannot see as well with it and so many resort to using additional fog/driving lamps blinding other roadusers in the process.
I resort to using the sun visor and a well placed piece of masking tape!
Question.. when you do IPL do you perform it on uppers and lowers and do you probe or express? Thanks for all of your videos.
I believe in the expression of some form. We usually follow the Toyos or Periman protocol, and it is often even bundled with RadioFrequency treatments at times.
How do these compare to the night driving lenses/coatings that Zeiss and Essilor offer? I believe those have been available for years now.
Thanks for the heads up on the Zennis. 👍♥️
Were you compensated by Zenni for this review AND/OR just received comp review pairs?
If you have an astigmatism you’ll need glasses to help with the glare aswell - well it considerably helped me
So would these help with blue light at a computer as well? Or would I need to order separate glasses for the computer? Thanks!
⬅️ says hello in astigmatism. Night driving is…interesting. That said, I’m still happy with the LED headlights in all 3 of my cars and can’t blame others for wanting them. A big issue is improperly aimed headlights, people who retrofit HID or LED lights into halogen headlight housings, and the plethora of vehicles that don’t have auto-leveling headlights (so they point too far up everytime are people or cargo in the back).
I bout them and very satisfied, but I wander how are they in compliance to the lenses with mesh/net inside? what do you say?
Lenses with mesh/net inside? I am not sure what you mean by that. Can you describe that better or link to a product so I can check it out?
Otherwise, I am happy to hear you are liking them!
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Actually, have these glasses and yes, they do help with nighttime glare.
Thanks for the feedback!!!!
The worst glare is when driving after sunset in a city full of light while it's raining. It's just sparkling everywhere. For this case i have ones with yellow, anti-glare coating glass (plastic). Only issue i found is that white lines on road sometimes are less visible.
Will they have lenses for those of us that have astigmatism?
That would be amazing!
@@Loraxsix I checked and they do!
If color normies wear these glasses at night do they see as good at night as a red/green colorblind (deuteranopia) individual?
Very very good question. hmmmm
I am not sure. I imagine they had to safety test them for that and I doubt it makes that large difference in color perception.
Night vision glasses do help you some. When you have night vision issues its light someone putting a flash light right in your face. Regular night vision glasses just dull the bright light a little. Night driving isn't really an issue because it's dark, it's because of the bright lights. A car light probably covers up about 25% of my vision. I have pretty poor vision and I will not drive in the dark unless I am used to driving that route. It really isn't safe for me. I try to avoid it in general.
First saw HID headlights on the flagships from MB, Bimmer, and Porsche over on the autobahn back in the early 90s, so “new” headlights aren’t really the issue. It’s more a matter of avg vehicle height these days. If you’re one of the few still driving a (car) you’ll notice how all the headlights are either in your face or rearview mirrors. That’s b/c SUV sales in the US have overtaken passenger cars…and nobody cares about us whining about headlight glare. Sad but true😏
One of the problems with these newer LED headlights is that no one checks the adjustment of the headlight itself. Slamming the hood, bumps in the road and just general driving can knock it out of alignment. Also people upgrade the OE lights with brighter ones which should be illegal.
Thank you so much for this review! I had been on the fence about buying a pair.🤓
With all the alterations lens can provide I wonder how many lens can be stacked to independently alter vision. One for astigmatism, nearsightedness, glare, yellow block, etc. I don't know the extremities of particular limitations of my vision since my glasses help all with same lenses.
What is the difference between these lenses from Zenni and Blue Light Blockers that one could buy from a pharmacy? They kinda look exactly the same with the blue hue and the slight yellow tint that's ingrained in the lenses
So these Zenni lenses can be integrated into our prescription glasses? This is very good to know and thank you Doc for sharing all your helpful knowledge with us. 😊♥️
Thank you! Zenni is now offering this type of lens, it comes in prescription lenses - yes. I am not sure if other local in-store optical shops have this same type of technology. I have not seen it before, but perhaps there are other similar designs.
@@DoctorEyeHealth thank you 😌♥
I was suggested to get anyi reflective coating for night time driving, but thos video wxplained why their new lenses are superior and worth the cost. Thanks so much! Dontou know if these work as "blue light" blocking lenses?
Finally got a chance to test my pair, last night. I did multiple tests off and on and there was absolutely NO difference. I wonder if they sent the wrong ones.
I definitely need to try these. Thank you!
Can this be used as blue light glasses as well?
Do they make a pair that either clips on or can be worn over my progressive eyeglasses? The led lights are awful, and i cannot afford a 2nd pair of glasses.
Do these glasses help with someone who has a multifocal lens implant who is experiencing rings and glare in their vision at night?
Have you done a video on Nystagmus? If so, I have not found it.
would these help for people with nightblindness in non driving scenarios? I am personally suffering from Retinitis Pigmentosa
dang. I just ordered new glasses from Zenni and I did not realize this was a lens option. I usually get a few pairs of the yellow clip ons to go with the glasses
Can these lenses help with keratoconus high order abbreviation? Like glare, starburst, etc..
I have set of Zeiss Drivesafe lenses and have noticed great clarity, but the blue reflections for me are too much. Any oncoming headlights I get the blue glare off the lenses, I've found it quite distracting. Have you tried those as a comparison, and if so, is the reflective glare any different between the two? As an optician I was finally hoping for a solution for my patients, but seems like I'm still waiting. But maybe I suffer from the eye nerd issue as well, and it wouldn't bother others as much.
Biggest issue i have is lights that are either brighter than the legal limits or misaligned headlights. What happens to a persons eyes when they age? Is it because of the yellowing of the lenses in the eye as a person ages?
Could you please make a video on isotretinoin and eye health? Beside high myopia I also have cystic acne so I have to take isotretinoin to treat my condition. However I've read several articles suggesting oral isotretinoin can cause retinal thinning. That seems a lot to worry about.
I use the FL-41 glasses sometimes for night driving but they cause eyestrain for me and it is even advised by many to not use them while driving. Would these be a good option for me as someone who is recovering from dry eye and still has light sensitivity and inflammation issues from it?
Dr Allen do you still not recommend buying off of zenni if you have progressive/bifocals? I watched an older video of yours in which you said you only recommend ordering online if you have a single vision prescription. Please let me know! I want to order off of zenni but I am nervous and skeptical! I love your videos!!!!
I wonder if this would help a panoptix iol? I'm choosing an LAL+ for the other eye in part because of night driving with the glare and halos.
Hi. I’ve noticed that clearly and lensmart don’t have the best quality lenses. Would you recommend zenni for glasses? I have grown accustomed to wearing my glasses over lenses but bought from lensmart and the prescription seems low quality
I don't have trouble with glare at all but I do have trouble with the newer extra bright led headlights. They really hurt my eyes with it being such a bright light in the dark. Maybe I have photophobia? Is there anything that helps with that? I tried yellow night driving glasses and computer blue light blocking glasses but doesn't help.
Can they use my frames with their lenses?
I appreciate your review of the new Zenni neocontrast lenses. My takeaway is they make a modest difference for night driving; would you say that's correct?
I have this problem all the time. It's ridiculous that they don't make the headlights and streetlights better. It's crazy!