Are you the type of person who has trouble seeing when it’s dark out, but still might need to drive anyway? Have you searched for solutions to your problem endlessly with no real results? My first suggestion is to pay a visit to your optometrist and talk to them, but if you’ve already done that as well, then here are my tried-and-true solutions to your night driving problems! Of course, none of these tips will magically improve your vision, but you’ll be able to get around better and with less eye pain and strain.

First, if you did buy into “solutions” like tinted glasses, throw them away. I’m sorry. They’re just obstructing your view and making it harder for you to see.

My first tip is to look at the white line on the side of the road when there’s an oncoming vehicle with bright headlights. You’ll be able to stay in your lane while not getting a spot right in the middle of your vision from looking directly at headlights.

Next is to use your brights whenever you can. Obviously use them courteously – make sure you turn them off when you see another car coming in your direction and if you’re in an area with a lot of homes and streetlights, but otherwise, use your brights! They’ll help you see the road much better, and they’ll give you a farther view into the distance, as well as show you any oncoming hazards, like deer.

Finally, if you try these tips and still have trouble driving at night, consider shifting your schedule so that you do not have to drive after dark, or arrange for a carpool or a ride to wherever you need to go so that you don’t need to drive. Safety is the most important thing, so act with it in mind!