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From ocular allergy, through cosmetics and genetic disorders of the anterior eye, to driving without spectacle correction.

Incredible side-by-side photos show the true impact common eye conditions, such as cataracts and short-sightedness, have on obstructing drivers’ vision

Guidance for optometrists on examining patience who drive.

Should you do a sight test to fill in a vocational form?

The College provides the latest news, research, advice and guidance on driving, and all the key optical topics. These are regularly reviewed to ensure you are completely up-to-date with your practice.

Clinical files: My elderly patient may attempt suicide after finding out they no longer meet the driving vision standard, what should I do?

In the second part of our series looking at the impact of ageing, Léa Suruge asks how to support older patients whose quality of life has been affected by age-related eye disease, and reviews the treatments available.

Not only is 2020 the year of vision, but it also happens to be Optometry in Practice's 20 year anniversary. Professor Leon Davies FCOptom, looks back at key publications to see what's changed in that time.

The latest edition of Acuity, the College’s professional journal, is now available in print and online.

This online course helps you practise a range of communication skills that are required for patient consultations, including listening, involving patients in decision making, breaking bad news and handling complaints.

Dr David Robert Grimes looks at the eye health issues that are making the news.

A snapshot of driver attitudes to requiring a vision check undertaken in a sample of 100 consecutive patients in optometry practice who held a driving licence.

The College of Optometrists is encouraging drivers to consider their eyesight when driving.

Podcast: College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom speaks to Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town, Member of the House of Lords, about her campaign for stronger regulation and guidance on the use of LED headlights.

Becky McCall looks at headlight dazzle on the roads, and why complaints about glare to optometrists are rising.

This article describes a retrospective study examining factors associated with vision and health that contribute to road injury collisions.

Vision plays a vital role in driving, and as a driver it’s important that you ensure you have the best vision possible.

Podcast: College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom speaks to Mike Bowen, Director of Knowledge and Research at the College about the current research regarding LED headlights.

A report on a survey carried out by the College and funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) indicates that optometrists have an important role to play in educating and informing older patients about their fitness to drive.

Guidance on current visual acuity standards for driving in the UK and advising patients on their fitness to drive.

In a new podcast, The College of Optometrists Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom discusses the increasing problem of headlight glare.

Podcast: Find out about Dr Joanne Wood's latest research on how “Refractive Blur Affects Judgement of Pedestrian Walking Direction at Night” and our latest campaign - Focus on Life.

The clinical figures that count

Given that optometrists have a key role in ensuring their patients drive with their glasses, it is important to understand why patients choose not to drive with their best vision. This article provides a summary of a study addressing this key issue.

The College is supporting a major new road safety campaign called ‘Is Your Vision Roadworthy’.

Clinical files: Patient diagnosed with bilateral glaucoma with a visual field defect, do they need to notify the DVLA (or DVA)?

The clinical figures that count.

The latest College advice and resources on driving and vision

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The College’s Clinical Editor, Jane Veys MCOptom, on rabbits in the headlights and royally good handovers

The list of ocular conditions that drivers must declare has been reduced.

The College led the development of an independent report funded under the Department for Transport’s Road Safety for Older Road Users Research funding stream. 

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

The College of Optometrists recently became aware of an updated list of notifiable ocular conditions that drivers must declare to the DVLA.

Clinical files: A group 2 driver has been referred to you for a VA check - should you do a full sight test?

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

The College has responded to a consultation on disclosing confidential information about patients.

Take part in our latest research project in conjunction with the University of Warwick and the Department for Transport

Nearly a quarter of UK drivers who have been advised to wear glasses while driving admit to not wearing them behind the wheel.

RAC research shows as many as eight in 10 drivers are affected.

The College's advice on checking your eyesight safely.

Our latest issue of Optometry in Practice looks at contributing factors to road traffic accidents

The College responds to DVLA's consultation on amending the Road Traffic Act 1988 to allow registered healthcare professionals to complete DVLA medical questionnaires.