This article was medically reviewed by Theodore Leng, MD. Dr. Leng is a board certified Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Stanford University. He completed his MD and Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship at Stanford University in 2010. Dr. Leng is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the Retina Society, the Macula Society, the Vit-Buckle Society, as well as the American Society of Retina Specialists. He received the Honor Award by the American Society of Retina Specialists in 2019. This article has been viewed 1,020,162 times.

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To see in the dark, try wearing red tinted glasses for 20-30 minutes before you turn the lights off, which will help your eyes quickly adjust to the darkness. You can also try closing your eyes and massaging them gently for 5-10 seconds, which may make it easier to see in the dark when you open them. To improve your eyesight in general so you can see better in the dark, eat more leafy green vegetables, as well as foods that are rich in vitamin A, since they're good for your eyes. Also, drink plenty of water every day since dehydration can worsen your vision. To learn how to strengthen your peripheral vision, scroll down!