How to Talk to a Parent with Macular Degeneration About Stopping Night Driving

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Summary and next steps Describe specific night-driving difficulties, arrange an eye and driving assessment, and offer transport alternatives. A family checklist cannot determine fitness to drive. Write down two observed driving concerns without blame. Arrange an assessment rather than testing glare at home. Agree on a practical ride alternative before the next evening trip. Related … Read more

Night Driving After 70: Warning Signs, Assessment and Transport Alternatives

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Summary and next steps Halos, missed hazards and troubling glare are reasons to pause difficult driving and seek assessment. There is no validated blog score or glare-timing cutoff that clears you to drive. Arrange another ride if you cannot see the road reliably. Describe symptoms and any near-miss to an eye-care professional. Ask about a … Read more