Drivers must have a full visual field to be legal to drive and any effect on the visual field can impair your ability to judge distances correctly. Look Eyecare can carry out an Esterman Visual Fields on behalf of the DVLA, this test is specifically for drivers.

 

For more information on the visual standards set by the DVLA click here

 

When you think of road hazards, snow, hail and rain are the usual suspects. Yet, bright sun can also be a significant problem. According to data from the Department for Transport, around 3,900 people are injured in accidents caused by the blinding effects of the sun each year. During the spring and the winter, the low angle of the sun can often mean that your sun visor doesn't actually protect your eyes – a hazard that is particularly acute when the sun reflects off a wet road surface, creating strong, bright glare. There are a few simple steps you can take to improve visibility and keep you from driving blind:

 

• Always wear an up-to-date pair of glasses or contact lenses while driving, if they are needed.

• Keep a spare pair of glasses in your vehicle. In France and some other European countries drivers who wear glasses must, by law, carry a spare pair in the car.

• Don’t use tinted lenses for night driving.

• If possible, have an anti-reflection coat on your glasses.

• Keep your car windscreen clean, inside and out