Journal Reviews

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Driving with retinitis pigmentosa

4 December 2023 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal | Inherited retinal disease, driving standards, retinal dystrophy, retinal imaging, retinitis pigmentosa, visual field testing

The authors present a study of 228 consecutive patients with a clinical or genetic diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa. Data was collected prospectively between January 2012 and October 2022 in Perth, Australia. The study aimed to determine the proportion of patients...

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Using a driving simulator to explore the effect of visual field loss from optic disc drusen

3 April 2023 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology | Traffic medicine, driving licence, legislation, optic disc drusen, visual field loss

The purpose of this study was to compare driving simulator performance of participants with visual field loss (VFL) from optic disc drusen (ODD) with a normally sighted control group and a group of individuals with glaucoma. Data on performance and...

Vision screening standards for fitness to drive

1 December 2022 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal | 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 | | EYE - 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...