@merpreb
Hi,
Yes I had cataracts done in 2009. Best thing I did. But I do have early onset Macular Degeneration....still stable. I had a detached retina in the 1980s so my right eye is my worse eye. I just noticed over the past several years that my night vision is not as sharp and generally my overall vision may be less sharp. ..it's a subtle change. Because of the night vision I don't see as far ahead as I used to. I only use glasses for driving and occasional distance and will get a new RX probably next year as I am overdo. I will do occasional very local night driving but only under duress.

We have an older population in Florida in my area and....boy oh boy....you have to keep your wits about you when they are on the road. I am part of that older population but figure I would do the world a favor and stay off the roads at night.

FL Mary...keeping our State safe

@imallears and @merpreb, I was delighted at how improved my distance/driving eyesight improved following cataract surgery. For the first time, I was able to have the eyeglass restriction removed from my license and that was pure joy.

However, I've noticed that street lights/signs are now harder to read at night. They seem to have a haze, less clarity. I ordered some "night vision glasses" that really help but as Merry wrote, drivers in TX aren't great during the best of times either, are terrible on slick streets and foggy weather and I doubt my reflexes are as sharp as they once were so I rarely drive at night now.

Longer, dark colder days just make me want to hibernate, curl up with music, a good book, a mug of hot tea and feel sorry for those who have to be out and about. Surprisingly, I've learned that there are others who feel very energized by dark, colder weather.

Keeping up with one time zone is challenge enough for me! A salute to @johnbishop for having managed two!

@FLmary, Thanks for the smile and Kudos to you for "keeping your state safe". These days every smile is appreciated.