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If you are a senior and find that street signs are blurry, colors look faded, or you are having a harder time seeing while driving in general, it may be time to have your eyes checked. Eyesight worsens as we age and sometimes senior drivers also have to contend with physical problems, such as diabetes and cataracts, which may affect vision.
At Palmer's Toyota Superstore Collision Center, we encounter senior drivers all the time at our collision repair facility in Mobile, AL. That's why we periodically share useful information about senior drivers and senior driving safety on our blog. Any health-related problem that impacts your driving can ultimately lead to a car crash. This doesn’t necessarily mean you need to give up getting behind the wheel; however, it’s important to take certain precautions.
Diabetes
Diabetes affects blood sugar levels and may cause drivers to feel sleepy, dizzy or generally confused. In some cases, drivers may lose consciousness while driving or even have a seizure.
Before heading out on the road in Mobile, here are some recommendations:
Cataracts
Cataracts is a disease that clouds the eye lens. This can make it harder to see the road, street signs and people walking around. Cataracts differs from person to person so it’s important to regularly visit your eye professional.
Here is some advice on how to best prepare:
The majority of seniors who have diabetes or cataracts can still safely operate a vehicle. By following a few precautions, you will most likely avoid situations that may interfere with driving and keep everyone safer on the road.