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The Association of Optometrists (AOP) and The College of Optometrists warn the current self-declaration system puts more lives at risk of death or injury
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The bodies are working together to prepare recommendations for Government on optometry-led mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers
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The Association of Optometrists and The College of Optometrists have welcomed the move that will be the most significant shake-up of driving laws in a decade
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Our joint response to the BBC feature on vision standards for driving and the calls made by affected families to prevent future road deaths
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Association of Optometrists and The College of Optometrists issue open letter to Heidi Alexander calling for mandatory vision checks that take place at first licence application and at every renewal
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Take part in our Voice of Optometry research
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The Association of Optometrists welcomes the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s latest plans to review how sight tests are administered but urges the implementation of fail-safe visual assessment methods
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The AOP have been actively working with the DVLA since serious concerns were raised over its extended list of notifiable conditions at the end of last year
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The DVLA are soon to release updated guidance in relation to its extended list of notifiable conditions, addressing concerns previously raised by the AOP