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.
In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question to a panel of members.
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.
The College is supporting a major new road safety campaign called ‘Is Your Vision Roadworthy’.
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.
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.
The College of Optometrists recently became aware of an updated list of notifiable ocular conditions that drivers must declare to the DVLA.
Incredible side-by-side photos show the true impact common eye conditions, such as cataracts and short-sightedness, have on obstructing drivers’ vision
The College of Optometrists is encouraging drivers to consider their eyesight when 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.
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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.
Should you do a sight test to fill in a vocational form?