Driving with Low Vision: Case Report and Bioptic Telescope Guidelines for Fitting and Training

Background Driving is a form of independence as it affects mobility, employment, and ability to live in a society that relies on automobile transportation. The use of a bioptic telescope for driving has long been a way for low vision patients to retain some independence. Each state has its own vision requirements to determine who is legally fit to drive. Aspects of vision that should be examined include acuity, visual field, and contrast as well as overall fitness to drive. Proper fitting and training with a bioptic telescope increases the patient’s success and safety when driving.