The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists (AOP) have written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, calling for mandatory vision checks for drivers at first licence application and at every renewal.
The College believes that regular sight tests are critical to reducing the current and future risk of driving accidents.
Guidance for optometrists on examining patience who drive.
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The College of Optometrists has collaborated with the RAC on its latest research into the issue of headlight glare. Under-35s, and those in conventional height vehicles, are more likely to say headlights are too bright, though three-in-10 SUV drivers still say most are.
Headlight glare is a modern-day problem that results in many drivers, particularly older drivers, refraining from driving in the dark due to safety concerns.
RAC research shows as many as eight in 10 drivers are affected.
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In a new podcast, The College of Optometrists Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom discusses the increasing problem of headlight glare.
Podcast: College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom speaks to Mike Bowen, Director of Knowledge and Research at the College about the current research regarding LED headlights.
Podcast: College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom speaks to Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town, Member of the House of Lords, about her campaign for stronger regulation and guidance on the use of LED headlights.
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