Journal Reviews

Vision screening standards for fitness to drive

1 December 2022 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous | Big Data, driver vision standards, driving, electronic medical records, vision, visual acuity

Most countries require that vision meets a pre-defined standard in order to be legally permitted to drive, but these standards vary widely. The primary method by which vision is assessed to determine suitability for driving is by measuring visual acuity...

Driving with the use of spectacle mounted telescopes (bioptics)

1 August 2016 | | Neuro-Ophthalmology | Bioptic driving, low vision, telescopic aid

The authors discuss the current perspectives of spectacle mounted telescopes (bioptics) whilst driving among patients with visual impairment. The history, design and driving laws surrounding the use of bioptics is discussed in detail. In 1977, William Feinbloom developed a bioptic...