LEADING OFF: Tips on How to Advise Patients to Retire From Driving
February 1, 2020
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DMV in many states maintains a 20/40 vision requirement for driver’s license.
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Several states mandate eye care specialists' approval for license renewals, particularly for low-vision individuals and elderly drivers.
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Optometrists are advised on communicating the cessation of driving privileges to patients, emphasizing public safety.
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Dr. Wilkinson emphasizes the ethical obligation to assess patients' visual qualifications for driving.
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Article Source: OM Optometric Management
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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