Glare is a common visual phenomenon that affects countless people every day — often without them realizing the root cause of their visual discomfort or understanding glare. Whether you’re squinting while driving at night, adjusting your monitor to get rid of bright reflections, or struggling to read your phone screen outside, glare can significantly impact how we see and feel. In this comprehensive glare guide, we’ll explore the different types of glare, how they affect our vision, their sources in everyday life, and effective ways to minimize them. What is Glare? Glare occurs when an excessive amount of light enters the eye, either directly or indirectly, and scatters inside the eye, overwhelming the visual system. This results in visual discomfort, decreased contrast sensitivity, and in some cases, temporary vision impairment.…
Night Driving Glare Solutions: How to See Clearly and Drive Safely After Dark
Night driving can be challenging even under the best conditions. But add the harsh glare from oncoming headlights, streetlights, or wet roads — and suddenly, visibility drops, reaction times slow, and the risk of accidents increases. If you’ve ever felt blinded by bright beams or struggled to focus while driving after dark, you’re not alone. This guide explores practical solutions to combat night driving glare so you can stay safe, comfortable, and confident behind the wheel. Why Glare Is Worse at Night At night, your pupils naturally dilate to let in more light, which also increases sensitivity to bright or uneven lighting. Combine this with reduced contrast, slower adaptation to light changes, and reflective surfaces — and glare becomes a real safety hazard. Night driving glare often comes from: High-intensity…
Eye Examination for Aviation Employee
GE Eye Examination20-07-306/126/66/9aircraft safetyaviationaviation eye testcaterpillar safety glasses, colour visioncorrectedmyopianear visionprescription glassesSAFETY EYEWEARSafety GlassesSafety Prescription Eye WearSafety Use GlassesSafety Wear Glassesshort sightednessuncorrectedvisual acuityvisual fieldvisual field lossworksafe glassesEye ExaminationEye Examination for Aviation Employees are a requirement for the applicant(s) or workers based on the Civil Aviation Regulations. In the context of these regulations, vision requirements for pilots are crucial to ensure safety and operational capability. Medical requirement or occupational requirement is a preventive medicine in which the patients, pilots, aircrews or any person whose involve and/or working in flight would need to get a proper health examinations before they are selected to work.An Essential TestThe aviation industry has strict vision requirements for pilots and other employees to ensure safe flight operations. Good eyesight is essential for various aviation tasks, including flying,…
What Is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism of the eye might be the most misunderstood vision problem. Even the name is challenging to many people, who incorrectly call it “stigmatism.” In Malay, it is often referred to as “silau”. How Does Astigmatism Effect the Eye Like Myopia, which is nearsightedness and farsightedness, astigmatism is a refractive error. To put it simply, astigmatism effects the eyes by making your eye or eyes have problems focusing on lights. It is not an eye health problem but a simple problem with focusing on lights. What is Refractive Error Normally, the cornea and lens are smooth and curved equally in all directions, helping to focus light rays sharply onto the retina at the back of the eye. However, if your cornea or lens has an irregular curvature, light rays aren’t…
An Eye Care Guide for Elderly and Senior Citizens
Eye care for senior citizens and elderly people is no longer a secret. As we age, tour vision becomes weakened whether it is due to lifestyle or genetic reasons. Elderly people with a lack of proper vision may find it difficult to conduct day-to-day activities. The truth is that mere aging does not always lead to weak vision; it may also result due to an injury or a disease in the eyes.Apart from leading healthy lifestyles, elderly people must visit an optometrist in regular intervals to get the eyes checked. Older people must have access to regular eye care services to ensure that they have healthy vision in the long term. Just as the other body parts tend to age with time, the eyes are no exception.Reasons to take care…
RODENSTOCK MyCon™ Lenses
Rodenstock MyCon™ lenses are designed to correct myopia and manage its progression in children. Myopia often progresses more quickly in children whose parents are nearsighted. If both parents are nearsighted, the risk rises to 35 up to 60%. Today's children are more focused on activities right in front of them. For instance using tablets, computers, or doing homework, rather than spending time outdoors. Conventional single vision lenses can correct myopia, but they do not address its progression. Instead, these lenses often project light behind the retina. This can lead to excessive eye growth in some children and worsen their nearsightedness. NORMAL Lenses MyCon™ lenses With MyCon™ lenses, light is dispersed to strike the peripheral areas in front of the retina rather than behind it. So this helps slow down the…
Power of Food & Nutrition: Safeguard and Improve Eye Health
We are all aware that our eyesight tends to weaken with age but do you know that lifestyle factors also contribute to poor visibility? Among the factors that lead to weak eyes food is the primary. What you eat is what impacts your eyesight and there are plenty of good nutrients you can add to your diet to improve eye health. Unfortunately, many of you may not be aware of what you should eat to keep your eyes healthy for long years. Remember that your eyes are the gateway to all things you see in the surroundings. So, just like you care for the other body organs, make sure you eat the right food to improve your eyesight.Here is the food for healthy eyes you must not skip to prevent…
Avizor Lacrifresh Moisture Series
In a world dominated by screens and environmental stressors, the prevalence of dry eyes has surged, affecting millions worldwide. Dry eye syndrome is a common condition caused by insufficient tear production or poor-quality tears, resulting in inadequate lubrication for the eyes. Symptoms include a gritty sensation, redness, blurred vision, and a constant urge to blink. Causes range from environmental factors and prolonged screen time to contact lens wear, underlying health conditions, and the natural aging process. Avizor introduces the Lacrifresh Moisture series, a groundbreaking line of eye drops. These eye drops featuring three concentrations of hyaluronic acid (HA) – Lacrifresh Moisture 0.10%, Lacrifresh Moisture 0.20%, and Lacrifresh Moisture 0.30%. Let's explore the properties of these innovative eye drops and understand how they combat dry eyes with precision. Sodium chloride: Provides…
Zeiss Smart Life Young Lenses: Protecting Your Child’s Vision
As an optometrist at Malaya Optical, a trusted Zeiss Vision Expert centre in Malaysia, I understand the importance of your child's eye health. In today's digital age, where screens have become an integral part of our lives, it is crucial to prioritize your child's visual well-being. That's why we are excited to introduce Zeiss Smart Life Young 2.0, the latest innovation in prescription lenses from Germany, designed specifically for kids and teenagers. The Myopia Epidemic Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a growing concern worldwide. In fact, it's often referred to as a pandemic, and the numbers are staggering. With the increasing use of digital devices and reduced time spent outdoors, children are at a higher risk of developing myopia. Left unmanaged, myopia can progress and lead to more serious eye conditions…
Glaucoma and Vision Loss
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the vital nerve that connects the eye to the brain. This damage is often caused by elevated intraocular pressure (pressure within the eye), which can lead to progressive and irreversible vision loss. So the title today will be Glaucoma and vision loss which is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide and is particularly concerning because it often develops without noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss has occurred. Importance of Glaucoma Testing: Regular glaucoma testing is crucial because early detection and treatment can significantly slow down the progression of the disease and prevent vision loss. Since symptoms are not typically apparent until the later stages, routine eye exams become vital for detecting glaucoma early and ensuring appropriate…