For Old Eyes

[roaniecowpony]

I had 2 major surgeries in my right eye. They did manage to keep it from going completely dark but IMO it failed. The vision in my right eye is garbage! Now I'm seeing another specialist, I'm facing at least one more sugery maybe 2 more.

Best wishes and success for your vision.

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[Old Dogger]

I have been there, with night driving. But after Caterac surgery in both eyes, I can once again see great at night. I highly recommend it.

 

[roaniecowpony]

Anti-glare with blue light filters in the glasses I got for night driving help a little.

I'm developing cataracts. Doc says it's not too bad yet. But it's dead center and it makes oncoming LED and HID headlights glare badly. Moreso than for healthy eyes, that is. Doc says to let her know when I want to do the surgery.

On the headlights, I have halogen fixtures with S-V.4 LED bulbs in there for about 3-4 years now. They have a sharp cutoff without perceptable bleed over the cutoff. They are high quality, and pricey. But there are others now. Here's an older video that changed my mind about LED bulbs in halogen fixtures.

 

[Hucke_250]

I would also suggest to upgrade the stock fog lights. A used stock led set, Oracle, or led bulbs. I am running a used LED set from a Rubicon and they make a significant difference in visibility even with my Oracle LED headlights.

 

[NWJeepr]

NHTSA or is it IIHS is now rating headlamp safety, and automakers are now offering all sorts of blinding options. Certain Toyotas, Subarus, and those damn Ford Super Duties with the 4 super bright halogens IMO are too bright for oncoming traffic.

The JL's stock LED's are rated as marginal, interestingly. They do a pretty good job.

For the OP's needs, not ideal, but putting a warmer temperature (yellower) LED replacement bulb in the stock halogen housing might help a lot. Some of those cheap LEDs are just too bright. I'd stick with a replacement brand from Philips or Sylvania or another generic automotive headlamp brand to start. You can buy them at auto parts stores. The packages typically list the "temperature" and indicate whether they're bright white or farther down the color spectrum into almost yellowish.

I get it; one day these factory LED headlamps will die and I'll be on the hook to replace them. It's not like you can just pull off in the dark to an auto parts store and buy a $12 bulb to put in there and keep driving. You're stuck with a dead headlamp until you can find/order a replacement, and that really kind of sucks.

 

[Old Dogger]

I had 2 major surgeries in my right eye. They did manage to keep it from going completely dark but IMO it failed. The vision in my right eye is garbage! Now I'm seeing another specialist, I'm facing at least one more sugery maybe 2 more.

I hope that it is not a Cornea Issue. Let's pray that this other Specialist, will be able to help you. God Bless You!

 

[THAW]

For reference, I believe factory halogens fall in the 3000-4000K range and factory LEDs are around 6000k.

 

[Flip]

I hope that it is not a Cornea Issue. Let's pray that this other Specialist, will be able to help you. God Bless You!

Thank you my friend, I really appreciate that.

 

[JP52]

I replaced my halogen bulbs with Beamtech LED bulbs and they work great. I adjusted them after installing and I never get flashed. The low beam cutoff is really sharp.

 

[NewbJLUOwner]

I am running a 2018 JLU Sahara. I have factory halogen head lamps. I actually prefer them... in some ways. The main reason is if it stops working, I can replace it without spending nearly $1000. I like to keep things simple. My issue is I'm getting older, and my vision driving at night has been better. I struggle with the on coming LED headlights. They wash out the halogens in my jeep.

I would like to keep the lamps replaceable, but I need to be able to get more output down the road... without blinding other drivers. I really like the amber off-road lights I have because they do not reflect back and cause me issues like the bright white lights do. But, I can't go down the road with those on... I am sure it would be equivalent to driving into the sun for oncoming traffic.

I am looking for a dual beam lamp (HI/LO), amber color if possible and legal, can be LED (I do have concerns with ice build up on the lens during winter weather.)

Any Suggestions? Anyone else in the same situation?

Hey
It's getting difficult the older I get to see at Nite.
I was shocked at how poorly these factory Halogen lights performed
I decided to try the similar option above @roaniecowpony suggest in video
I bought these on Amazon, install took 60 mins, because I'm careful, it was easy
Total $60 ish
Beamtech was the Brand, literally plug n play easy
I aimed these at a closed liquir store locally with a huge side wall & flat level hahaha
I specifically aimed DOWN towards road. It's been perfect
I have WAY better vision at Nite, without blinding other Drivers
Pics of install below i think.

 

[swampflyer]

I have the factory led option and highly recommend it.

 

[Jeffy56]

I am running a 2018 JLU Sahara. I have factory halogen head lamps. I actually prefer them... in some ways. The main reason is if it stops working, I can replace it without spending nearly $1000. I like to keep things simple. My issue is I'm getting older, and my vision driving at night has been better. I struggle with the on coming LED headlights. They wash out the halogens in my jeep.

I would like to keep the lamps replaceable, but I need to be able to get more output down the road... without blinding other drivers. I really like the amber off-road lights I have because they do not reflect back and cause me issues like the bright white lights do. But, I can't go down the road with those on... I am sure it would be equivalent to driving into the sun for oncoming traffic.

I am looking for a dual beam lamp (HI/LO), amber color if possible and legal, can be LED (I do have concerns with ice build up on the lens during winter weather.)

Any Suggestions? Anyone else in the same situation?

There was this thread last week or earlier regarding bulb upgrades. Pictures too!

 

[Jeffy56]

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...-bulb-beam-pattern.141565/page-7#post-2971387

 

[Jack Arthur]

I’ve run Oracle Oculus Bi-LED projector headlights in my JLR for the last 4 years here in Fairbanks, AK — where it is dark and snowy most of the time in winter. They were expensive (about $600) but are well focused, easy to install, and tune able — so no problems with people flashing — and they work for night driving. I am 78 with all the usual vision issues — but I needed to avoid moose and oncoming cars. Perfectly reliable in my experience as well…

 

[TrentYoung]

Those things expensive for lighting.

I learned a long time ago as I lost over 15 friends over the years riding their Harleys and being cheap on lighting....lighting is everything. It is there to see and to be seen. Never... ever.... cheap out on light. Make sure you have the capability of being the brightest star on the road. Same with your jeep... you want to see where you are going and you want other to see you coming....

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