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.
The clinical figures that count.
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.
Clinical files: A group 2 driver has been referred to you for a VA check - should you do a full sight test?