Glaucoma is often a silent condition, with many patients unaware of its effects on their driving abilities until symptoms become pronounced. Progression of the disease can result in significant difficulties, especially during nighttime driving, such as glare from headlights. This study examines the differences in preferred learning styles across age groups to develop tailored educational interventions for glaucoma patients. We conducted a web-based survey in 2024, gathering responses from 1,456 individuals about their driving styles, perceived burdens of driving, and learning preferences using validated scales: the Driving Style Questionnaire (DSQ), Driving Workload Sensitivity Questionnaire (WSQ), and a shortened version of the Felder-Silverman Learning Style Model.

Our analysis focused on participants' perceived burdens related to night driving, grouping them based on their level of discomfort and examining the interplay between age, gender, and various driving and learning style factors. Correlation and decision tree analysis revealed significant gender and age influences, with notable differences in driving confidence and meticulous driving tendencies (DSQ1 and DSQ4). Furthermore, learning style preferences (specifically ACT-REF) varied between younger and older adults, with older adults showing a stronger inclination toward reflective learning.

These findings suggest that age-specific educational methods could be more effective. Future research should implement and compare training programs tailored for younger and older age groups to improve driving safety and feature selection among glaucoma patients.

Keywords: Glaucoma and Driving Safety, Age-Specific Educational Methods, Driving Styles, Learning Styles.