Crizal Drive: How the Right Glasses Can Help with Night Driving

With the darker evenings setting in, driving conditions are changing. Headlights can seem brighter, reflections become more noticeable and those familiar journeys home can sometimes feel a little more demanding.

It's a good time to think about whether your glasses are meeting your needs, particularly when you're behind the wheel.

What is Crizal Drive and how does it work?

Driving requires us to see clearly at different distances, whether we're reading road signs, checking mirrors or watching the road ahead. At night, reflections from headlights, streetlights and other light sources can make this more challenging.

Crizal Drive is a specialist anti-reflective lens coating from Essilor, designed to reduce distracting reflections and improve visual comfort when driving, particularly at night.

It can reduce reflections at night by up to 90% compared with standard hard-coated lenses without an anti-reflective coating.

Crizal Drive also offers several everyday benefits:

• Fewer distracting reflections: Helps reduce reflections from headlights and other light sources.

• Scratch resistance: Helps protect your lenses from everyday wear.

• Easier cleaning: Helps repel smudges, dust and water droplets to keep your lenses clearer.

If you regularly drive in the evenings or find reflections uncomfortable, Crizal Drive could be worth considering. Our team at Kelly Eyecare can help you decide whether it's the right choice for your glasses.

Do you need special glasses for night driving?

Not everyone needs a separate pair of glasses for driving. However, having the right prescription and lens coating can make a difference to your comfort behind the wheel.

For some people, everyday prescription glasses with an anti-reflective coating may be suitable. Others may benefit from lenses chosen specifically around their driving needs.

At Kelly Eyecare, we can discuss your prescription, how often you drive and any difficulties you experience to help you find the most suitable option.

What Is a Visual Wardrobe?

A visual wardrobe is simply a collection of glasses chosen to suit different parts of your lifestyle.

For example:

• Driving glasses: Lenses with a suitable prescription and anti-reflective coating, such as Crizal Drive, to help reduce distracting reflections.

• Computer glasses: Designed to support comfortable vision at your usual working distance.

• Prescription sunglasses: Providing UV protection and helping reduce brightness and glare on sunny days.

• Everyday glasses: Your go-to pair for daily activities, combining comfortable vision with your personal style.

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Of course, this doesn't mean you need four different pairs. It's simply about finding the right glasses for how you spend your time.

You can find out more about the different lens options available at Kelly Eyecare. 

Build your visual wardrobe with 50% off additional lenses

If you've been considering a second pair of glasses, our current offer makes it easier to build a visual wardrobe that works for you.

At Kelly Eyecare, you can enjoy 50% off your second and third pairs of lenses, giving you the opportunity to choose eyewear for different activities.

Perhaps you'd like a dedicated pair for driving, prescription sunglasses for brighter days or a second everyday pair in a completely different style.

Our team can help you explore the options and choose lenses that suit your prescription and lifestyle.

Terms and conditions apply. Please ask in practice for details.

Discover Crizal Drive at Kelly Eyecare

As we head into the darker months, it's worth considering whether your current glasses are meeting your needs, particularly if you regularly drive in the evenings.

Visit your local Kelly Eyecare practise to explore Crizal Drive and find out more about our 50% off second and third pairs of lenses offer.