Driving and vision

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.

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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

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?

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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?

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

The College has responded to a consultation on disclosing confidential information about patients.