1. People with AMD make similar road safety judgements to others
Those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have strikingly similar judgement to those with normal vision when faced with an approaching vehicle.
A study, published in PLOS One, used a virtually simulated roadway with an approaching vehicle viewed from the pedestrian’s perspective (DeLucia et al, 2025). The vehicle was presented in three different scenarios: visually only, aurally only, or both simultaneously. Participants were asked to press a button to indicate when the vehicle would reach them.
The authors concluded it was the degree of bilateral visual impairment in those with AMD that is important. Having visual impairment in both eyes was not enough to predict any differences between the two groups.
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The College of Optometrists has responded to the GOC consultation on the proposed updated statement on testing of sight and proposed supervision and delegation standards.
The GOC’s findings indicate strong patient satisfaction with eye care services but identifies that registrants have concerns that commercial pressures could potentially impact their ability to deliver the best possible care to patients, as well as affecting their wellbeing.