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The launch of the awareness campaign for 2021 follows research which found half of optometrists surveyed felt the public were unaware of the dangers of driving with poor vision

Low vision has been linked to reduced vehicle safety in low and middle-income countries

Through the partnership, Shamir will become the optical performance partner for the team, providing ophthalmic assessments and safety equipment and lenses

A poll of 374 driving instructors found 75% of learner drivers experience problems with glare from headlights, while 87% also felt their learner drivers needed an eye test

Drivers with low vision are being urged to book a sight test ahead of Daylight Saving changes this Sunday

Essilor International’s vision and road safety vice president, David Navarro, on why optometrists are key in promoting safe vision for driving

The feature simulates conditions when driving in good light, at dusk and at night, to help optometrists meet the eye care needs of motorists as autumn approaches

Motorists urged to pick up the phone before getting behind the wheel after Dominic Cummings said he drove 30 miles to ‘test his eyesight’

Move follows research that registrants lacked confidence to decide when to override confidentiality to ensure public protection

Introducing mandatory cognitive tests as part of licence renewal for those aged 75 and older has resulted in an increase in traffic injuries in Japan