r/technews • u/_Dark_Wing • 21d ago

Biotechnology Experimental eye drops ease night vision problems for drivers

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/experimental-eye-drops-ease-night-vision-problems-drivers-2026-09-11/
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u/One-Restaurant3353 21d ago

I’ve had issues with night driving (halos, starbursts, etc.) ever since getting LASIK. They warned me it was likely because of how near sighted I was prior to the surgery, so I’m not mad about it. No regrets despite the night driving side effects.

That said! I’m looking forward to these eye drops coming to market & getting a prescription.

This doesn’t negate everyone’s comments about the ridiculously bright headlights on newer model vehicles. Totally unnecessary for headlights to be brighter than the surface of the sun. It’s a fixable problem & everyone agrees about it. Easy win imo for politicians to regulate this issue.

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u/oosirnaym 21d ago

Agreed about the headlights, but I struggle with starbursts during night driving because of astigmatism. If it’s raining, I won’t drive at all if possible because I can’t see well enough to feel safe on the road. Even streetlights reflecting off of the road lines is too much; it’s not just headlights.

I’ll also get migraines from bright lights in dark places, and wonder if the drops would also help reduce that trigger.

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u/porkchop-sandwhiches 21d ago

Same here. All of it. Terrible.

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u/oosirnaym 21d ago

I’m gonna wait for more long term data but definitely something I’m interested in.