Links
Resources for Licensing Requirements by US State
Document by ANN summarizing the driving with nystagmus requirements by state.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Medical Review Practices For Driver Licensing:
Volume 3: Guidelines and Processes In the United States
American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeWiki for Low Vision Driving
EyeWiki is the Eye Encyclopedia written by Eye Physicians & Surgeons. It is where ophthalmologists, other physicians, patients and the public can view articles written by ophthalmologists, covering the vast spectrum of eye disease, diagnosis and treatment.
Living Well with Low Vision by Prevent Blindness provides resources and free materials for those living with low vision. This link is their resource for State Vision Screening and Standards for License to Drive
Videos
Visually Impaired Driving and Bioptic Prescribing Considerations – 2021 – Henry A. Greene, OD, FAAO
A diagnosis of nystagmus does not automatically make you ineligible to drive. In most states in the US, Australia, the Netherlands, and some provinces in Canada, individuals with a visual impairment may be eligible to drive using bioptic telescopes. This presentation briefly explores the issues regarding vision and safe driving and how low vision experts can prescribe biopic telescopes to enhance driving safety.
Driving with Nystagmus by Aida Weber
Aida Weber discusses various aspects of driving assessments for both patients with nystagmus as well as any other visual impediment. She reviews the criteria for driving and how each element is assessed. While each state has their own requirements, this is a good opportunity to see some of the common elements covered in any low vision driving assessment.
Driving with Low Vision
Dr. Scott Hearing gives a presention on driving with low vision at the 2013 ANN conference.
Low Vision Driving – Chuck Huss
Chuck Huss gives a presentiation on low vision driving at an ANN conference.
