The College of Optometrists has teamed up with road safety charity IAM RoadSmart to encourage drivers of all ages to see clearly when it comes to vision and driving standards.
College Clinical Adviser, Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE FCOptom, explains why the optical sector must come together to support comprehensive sight tests for older drivers.
The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists have developed five principles to ensure current vision standards for driving are implemented, and working for the public.
The College believes that regular sight tests are critical to reducing the current and future risk of driving accidents.
The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists (AOP) have submitted a joint response to the Department for Transport consultation on introducing mandatory sight tests for older drivers.
Guidance for optometrists on examining patience who drive.
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This Road Safety Week, The College of Optometrists and Association of Optometrists are urging all drivers to ensure they have regular eye tests to check their vision still meets UK driving standards.
Clinical files: A patient has asked me to perform another Esterman for a second opinion after the DVLA told them that their visual field result didn’t meet the driving standards. Can I do this?
The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists have welcomed the move that will be the most significant shake-up of driving laws in a decade.
Our joint response to the BBC feature on vision standards for driving and the calls made by affected families to prevent future road deaths.
The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists (AOP) have written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, calling for mandatory vision checks for drivers at first licence application and at every renewal.
The College of Optometrists has collaborated with the RAC on its latest research into the issue of headlight glare. Under-35s, and those in conventional height vehicles, are more likely to say headlights are too bright, though three-in-10 SUV drivers still say most are.
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Nearly a quarter of UK drivers who have been advised to wear glasses while driving admit to not wearing them behind the wheel.