Eyes at night (supposed to be a pun of The Sky at Night, but failed)

I have always enjoyed very good eyesight. However, in the last 5 years or so I need glasses to read in poor light. Night time and under electric lights it is far worse. Bright natural light I am so much better. Incidentally after holidaying abroad enjoying lots sunshine and little computer use my eyesight is really very good. Is it due to the extra sunshine I have had or little computer use? But yes, I would say it is normal with age. Maybe get your eyes tested if you feel really concerned though.

yes Jess I have had a Kindle for a few years now, but maybe need the 'white page' edition, enhancing the text alone doesn't seem to help but a whiter background may do.

lemongrove have you tried a Kindle? You can enlarge the text and make it darker in colour so that it’s easier to read. Enables me to read at night quite easily.

As other people have said, @GagaJo, first port of call should be your local high-street optometrist (you really should be going every two years, but I'm not judging ?). It might just be that you need a new prescription, or varifocals if you haven't already got them.

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I am very concerned about my eyesight failing as I have balance problems and rely on my vision. I have been taking Bilberry as this is good for the eyes accompanied by Retinex both from Healthspan, and so far my eyes are good so I recommend them. I wear glasses but haven't had any problems with tired eyes or blurred vision.

I am the same gaga I used to love reading in the evenings, but it’s too much of a strain now, I need daylight.
The optician told me it was normal, and although there are ( expensive) so called daylight lamps, he said they worked for some but not others.
I have just changed my reading habits, watch tv or listen to the radio or play around on the ipad in the evenings, and read when I have time during the day.

I went ages ago when my eyes started deteriorating but was told it was quite normal. Suppose I should go again really.

Do you see your optician regularly Gagajo ? If it were me I would make an appointment. Just so you can be reassured that nothing is brewing.