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.
The College has responded to a consultation on disclosing confidential information about patients.
Clinical files: My elderly patient may attempt suicide after finding out they no longer meet the driving vision standard, what should I do?
From ocular allergy, through cosmetics and genetic disorders of the anterior eye, to driving without spectacle correction.
Given that optometrists have a key role in ensuring their patients drive with their glasses, it is important to understand why patients choose not to drive with their best vision. This article provides a summary of a study addressing this key issue.
The clinical figures that count
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Guidance on current visual acuity standards for driving in the UK and advising patients on their fitness to drive.