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 bodies are working together to prepare recommendations for Government on optometry-led mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers.
Guidance for optometrists on examining patience who drive.
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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.
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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.
The list of ocular conditions that drivers must declare has been reduced.
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The College is supporting a major new road safety campaign called ‘Is Your Vision Roadworthy’.