Vision and Driving

Overview

Journal Vision Res

Specialty Ophthalmology

Date 2010 Jun 29

PMID 20580907

Citations 146

Authors

Cynthia Owsley

Gerald McGwin Jr

Affiliations

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Abstract

Driving is the primary means of personal travel in many countries and relies heavily on vision for its successful execution. Research over the past few decades has addressed the role of vision in driver safety (motor vehicle collision involvement) and in driver performance (both on-road and using interactive simulators in the laboratory). Here we critically review what is currently known about the role of various aspects of visual function in driving. We also discuss translational research issues on vision screening for licensure and re-licensure and rehabilitation of visually impaired persons who want to drive.

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