The 'Driving With Astigmatism' meme gained viral status as a highly relatable visual representation of how individuals with astigmatism perceive light at night. The meme typically uses a side-by-side comparison or a single photo of a street at night where traffic lights and car headlights appear as long, thin streaks of light rather than distinct points. It serves as both an educational tool and a source of humor, often sparking the 'wait, you don't see lights like that?' realization among people who never knew their vision was different. While the imagery has existed in ophthalmology circles for years, its popularity as a meme exploded on social media platforms where users share their night-driving frustrations through these distinct, light-streaked visuals.