More than 40% of people living with cataracts struggle to drive, according to new data released by SpaMedica ahead of Road Safety Week (November 17-23).
The NHS cataract surgery provider surveyed more than 12,000 cataract patients and found that 42% experienced difficulties driving prior to having surgery.
Many patients reported they did not feel confident driving while they had cataracts, especially at night due to the glare of oncoming vehicles.
In the UK, it was estimated that up to one in three people aged 65 and over had a cataract that impaired their vision in one or both eyes.
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