Sensitivity to low sun

[Flick of the Elbow]

I'm in my early 50's. In recent years I'm sure I'm finding low sun more difficult. In the past, it was just a vision thing, the same for everyone. But now, walking or cycling into blinding low sun, at times I find myself feeling distinctly uncomfortable, unable to focus, feeling dizzy and nauseous. And the black negative vision you get for a few moments after looking at a bright light seem to lasts longer now.
Is this just part and parcel of getting old ?

 

[screenman]

Yes I imagine it is, but worth seeing a proffesional about it.

 

[summerdays]

I suspect it is the aging process but you know what the answer is going to be.... go and see an optician. If there is a problem they can monitor it and possibly give medication (I assume they can as my mum has some medication prescribed for her eyes).

We are at the worst time of year for the low sun so hopefully it will start to be less bothersome as we head towards summer.

 

[raleighnut]

Ditto, go and see an optician. It could just be an age thing though, the muscles in your eyes do start to 'go' just like all the rest.

 

[dim]

sunglasses might help .....

I'm using a pair that are rated as category 2-4, anti fog, photochromic, and Polarized, and they definately help me, especially if I go on an early morning ride with the sun in my face (rising).

 

[Mo1959]

Think it's definitely an age thing. I struggle both with low sun and other car lights much more than I used to. Maybe the eyes get slower at shutting down the pupils when light hits them or something??? Really must go for an eye test myself.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Is this just part and parcel of getting old ?

Probably along with having anxiety about just about anything, constant aches & pains, or maybe that is just me

 

[Mo1959]

Probably along with having anxiety about just about anything, constant aches & pains, or maybe that is just me

Nope.............you are not alone! I have just ordered some more fish oil and going to try and up the dose a bit and see if it helps. Lol

 

[fossyant]

Get checked out, just in case ! At least an eye test will give you peace of mind.

 

[Tin Pot]

And another reason old people shouldn't be allowed to drive

 

[Brandane]

And another reason old people shouldn't be allowed to drive

....If you count "early 50's" as OLD!

 

[Deleted member 26715]

And another reason old people shouldn't be allowed to drive

What's that reason then?

 

[summerdays]

And another reason old people shouldn't be allowed to drive

Low sun effects everyone!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

....If you count "early 50's" as OLD!

Yes since when is early fifties old? I'm in my mid sixties and I'm not old yet.

 

[G3CWI]

Is this just part and parcel of getting old ?

I have certainly noticed the same (now late 50s). It seems very common for older people not to like driving at night as eyes take longer to adjust - especially bad on unlit roads with oncoming cars.