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LEADING OFF: Tips on How to Advise Patients to Retire From Driving

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  • February 1, 2020

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Several states have mandated that eye care specialists must approve a vision exam for driver's license renewals, particularly for low-vision individuals and elderly drivers. Optometrists are advised on communicating the cessation of driving privileges to patients, emphasizing the concern for public safety. Dr. Wilkinson highlights the ethical obligation to provide optimal care by addressing patients' visual qualifications for driving.

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LEADING OFF: Tips on How to Advise Patients to Retire From Driving

PentaVision is an independent company dedicated to eye care professionals. More about our magazines, newsletters, conferences, education and other services at pentavisionmedia.com.

  • February 1, 2020

  • 2 min

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