Press releases

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

The bodies are working together to prepare recommendations for Government on optometry-led mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers

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

Our joint response to the BBC feature on vision standards for driving and the calls made by affected families to prevent future road deaths

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

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

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

The change comes after the AOP highlighted that extended list of notifiable eye conditions could apply to almost every driver who receives a sight test

The AOP demands the DVLA reviews its extended list of notifiable eye conditions which could apply to almost every driver who receives a sight test