Drive With Clarity: The Best Distance Glasses For Safe And Comfortable Driving

If you're someone who spends a lot of time on the road, then you know just how important it is to have a clear and comfortable vision while driving. That's why choosing the right pair of specs is important as they can help make your driving experience safer, more enjoyable, and less stressful. But with so many options out there, it can take a lot of work to know what to look for when choosing the best glasses for driving.

In this blog, we'll take a closer look at some of the key factors to consider before getting new specs. From anti-glare coatings to polarised lenses, we'll explore the different features that can help improve your driving vision and make your time on the road more pleasant. So whether you're a seasoned driver or just starting out, read on to discover how you can drive with clarity and confidence!

The Importance Of Good Driving Vision

Good driving vision is crucial for safe and responsible driving. Focus is needed in changing light and weather conditions as well as wet, reflective roads, leading to various factors that can influence good driving vision, including visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, colour vision, eye coordination, and eye health. Visual acuity and accurate colour vision are necessary for reading and distinguishing between road signs and traffic lights. Depth perception helps judge distances and speeds accurately, while peripheral vision and eye coordination allow for being aware of one’s surroundings and reacting to potential hazards.

Therefore, it’s crucial for every driver to prioritize their vision while on the road, and one way to do so is by investing in good driving lenses. Such lenses can help reduce eye strain, optimize your visual zone, and improve your overall driving safety. That's why it's highly recommended to consult an eye care professional and schedule regular eye examinations. If necessary, your eye care professional can recommend a personalised prescription for driving glasses tailored to your vision needs.

The Ideal Driving Glasses

Your driving lenses must meet a combination of requirements to ensure safe and comfortable vision on the road.

1. The Ideal Coating To Reduce Light Reflections

As a driver, you are constantly exposed to different light sources, both during the day and night, which can significantly affect your vision. Bright sunlight, stray light from street lamps, oncoming headlights, and reflections on your glasses or windscreen can all create dangerous distractions that compromise your ability to see clearly. An increased risk of night-time accidents is associated with reduced vision in low light conditions and sensitivity to glare, even for those with perfect vision. To mitigate this risk, it's highly recommended that drivers who frequently drive at twilight or night wear anti-glare glasses with an anti-reflective coating. Additionally, anti-glare sunglasses can be highly effective in reducing distracting glare during the day.

2. Less Glare And More Contrast With Polarised Filters

An additional level of protection while driving is provided by polarised lenses. Reflected light from wet roads, snow, or sunlight bouncing off metal or glass objects can cause unpleasant and dangerous glare. Polarisation lenses work by filtering the light, reducing these reflections and improving overall visibility. Additionally, specialized tinted lenses can enhance contrast and perception of colours, allowing you to see oncoming vehicles more clearly and earlier, even in challenging visibility conditions. However, it's important to note that polarised lenses may hinder your ability to see specific dashboard displays in your car.

3. Varifocals For Improved Driving Vision

On top of focusing on the road ahead and on oncoming traffic, driving requires a number of other tasks that your eyes need to adjust to quickly. Rapid shifts in focus between the rear-view mirror, the side mirrors and the dashboard are necessary. This task might be easy enough as long as you’re young but it becomes progressively harder the older you get as your eyes lose their ability to adapt quickly to different distances.

This is where the concept of bifocal lenses comes in handy. With the improvement of traditional bifocal lenses, varifocal lenses allow you to easily adjust your focus between different distances and reduce eye strain and fatigue during long drives due to their gradual change in prescription from the top of the lens to the bottom. To find out more about varifocal lenses, the styles they come in and their benefits, check out our blog post “Varifocals vs Bifocals”.

Fitting Frames For Driving

When it comes to driving, the right spectacle frames can have a significant impact on your overall visual performance. It is important to select frames that do not obstruct your field of view and with so many options available, it can be tempting to choose the most aesthetically pleasing frame. However, there are a few factors to consider when narrowing down your choices. Firstly, look for frames with slim temples that join at the top edge. Next, opt for larger lenses as they require fewer head movements to check rear-view and side mirrors. Finally, ensure that the frames fit securely and comfortably on your nose, allowing for rapid head movements without slipping. You can test this by moving your head from side to side and mimicking driving movements.

Conclusion

Good driving vision is essential for safe and comfortable driving. Factors like glare, reflection, and visual acuity need to be considered when selecting driving glasses. An ideal pair of driving lenses should have an anti-glare coating and polarising filters, while frames should not obstruct your field of view and should fit comfortably on your nose. Check out our wide collection of glasses to find your perfect pair of driving specs to make your driving experience less stressful and more enjoyable.