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 believes that regular sight tests are critical to reducing the current and future risk of driving accidents.
Guidance for optometrists on examining patience who drive.
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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.
Vision plays a vital role in driving, and as a driver it’s important that you ensure you have the best vision possible.
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The latest College advice and resources on driving and vision
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