Driving and vision

In the news

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.

Podcast episode

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.

Guidance

Guidance for optometrists on examining patience who drive.

Latest from Acuity

In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question to a panel of members.

More articles on driving

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

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.

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.

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

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

The latest College advice and resources on driving and vision

The College's advice on checking your eyesight safely.

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

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

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.

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