Clinical and regulatory

The road safety charity has highlighted the benefits of a detailed eye examination in line with licence renewal every 10 years

More than 60,000 UK drivers have had their licence revoked due to poor vision since 2012

OT  investigates the crucial role that optometrists can play in keeping UK roads safe

The Road Safety Statement 2019 highlights that the UK has the third lowest number of road deaths per capita in Europe, behind Sweden and Norway

An operation targeting drivers with medical conditions has resulted in between 20 and 30 drivers with poor vision losing their licence

Abdul Hafiz, 61, could only read a number plate from a distance of 4.1 metres following the accident in Barking

Thames Valley, Hampshire and West Midlands police are taking part in Brake’s driver vision campaign this month

Optometrist Mike Killpartrick and MP Wera Hobhouse are among campaigners calling for an overhaul of driving regulations

Ulster University Professor Roger Anderson (pictured) is the only optometrist on an expert panel that advises the DVLA on visual issues. He speaks with OT  about his role

New research reveals 73% of registrants would not feel comfortable contacting the DVLA if a patient falls short of the vision standard for driving