1. Clean, Not Gleam
It may seem obvious, but cleaning the surfaces between your eyes and the world around is a quick way to improve night vision. Keep your glasses sparkling clean, as any dirt and debris on the lenses can scatter light, making it difficult to see at night. The windshield of your car should also be kept clean for the exact same reason.
2. The Brighter Side of Life
Ever see a deer in the headlights? Are you frozen and blinded by the strong lights of your car? While the headlights of oncoming cars may not stop you in your tracks, they can certainly affect your night vision, requiring a few seconds of recovery time each time a car passes you. If this happens to you, you can help to prevent night blindness caused by oncoming lights by simply turning your gaze a bit further to the side than you are accustomed to. While you don't want to lose sight of the road, you don't want to be blinded by the light either.
3. A is the Way
One of the first symptoms of vitamin A deficiency is night blindness, therefore, you may be able to improve vision at night by simply boosting your intake of the "yellow" vitamin. Vitamin A can be found in orange, red and yellow fruits and vegetables, as well as eggs, dairy, organ meat and fish. You can get even more vitamin A by adding a daily supplement to your diet, taking 10,000 IU of a beta-carotene source of vitamin A each morning to help correct night blindness.
4. A Zap of ZInc
One of the most common deficiency out there is zinc, an important mineral for proper eye function. Many doctors recommend 15 to 30 mg of zinc supplements daily to help correct night vision and support healthy vision in general, but zinc tends to reduce copper levels and should be taken with 1 to 2 mg of copper as well, particularly if zinc is taken for more than 2 or 3 weeks.
5. A Bit of Bilberry
Bilberry juice may be one of the most famous herbal remedies helping people to see better at night. Bilberry is rich in anthocyanosides, a form of flavonoid which helps to regenerate the purple pigments in the eye that are used to see in the dark. Two to 3 tbs. of bilberry juice can be taken each day, or capsules of bilberry extract can be taken according to the manufacturer's instructions. If taking juice, limit your portion to no more than 3 tbsp., as it can have a laxative effect.
