Vision – AOP launches Don’t swerve a sight test campaign

Vision - AOP launches Don’t swerve a sight test campaign

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

The AOP has launched it's annual Don’t swerve a sight test campaign. This is to remind motorists of the importance of regular sight tests for safe driving. This is particularly important in winter months.

The launch of the campaign follows research by the AOP which revealed that 85% of optometrists report that they continue to see patients whose vision falls below the legal standard.

Over half of the 1127 practicing optometrists surveyed reported that they have seen more patients driving without an up-to-date prescription after delaying their sight test during the pandemic. Almost 60% said they had recently seen patients who are unable to meet the required driving standard using glasses or contact lenses but continue to drive.

Approximately half of those surveyed felt that the public is unaware of the dangers of driving with poor vision.

You can read the full article on the Optometry Today website, by clicking here

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Vision - AOP launches Don’t swerve a sight test campaign