Clinical and regulatory
News on the latest clinical and regulatory developments impacting the UK optical sector
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The latest statistics from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency show that there are 336 centenarians with driving licences in Great Britain
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The road safety charity has highlighted the benefits of a detailed eye examination in line with licence renewal every 10 years
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More than 60,000 UK drivers have had their licence revoked due to poor vision since 2012
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OT investigates the crucial role that optometrists can play in keeping UK roads safe
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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
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An operation targeting drivers with medical conditions has resulted in between 20 and 30 drivers with poor vision losing their licence
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Abdul Hafiz, 61, could only read a number plate from a distance of 4.1 metres following the accident in Barking
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Thames Valley, Hampshire and West Midlands police are taking part in Brake’s driver vision campaign this month
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Optometrist Mike Killpartrick and MP Wera Hobhouse are among campaigners calling for an overhaul of driving regulations
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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