Citation

Lachenmayr B. Ophthalmologe 2006; 103(5): 425-443.

Vernacular Title

Verkehrsophthalmologie. Fahreignungsbegutachtung im Strassenverkehr.

Affiliation

Facharzt für Augenheilkunde, Neuhauser Strasse 23, 80331 München. prof.dr.b.lachenmayr@t-online.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00347-006-1330-y

PMID

16586059

Abstract

Assessment of an individual's ability to drive in road traffic is an important part of the ophthalmologist's work. It fulfils the ophthalmologist's duty to care for the patient and increases general road traffic safety. This assessment requires testing of visual acuity, visual field, mesopic vision and glare, motility, binocular vision and colour vision. Also the optical media and the fundus have to be examined. If an optical aid is necessary, it should be suitable for use in road traffic. In some cases restrictions are necessary, which should be noted in the driver's licence. Testing of visual function has to be performed with standardised procedures according to the recommendations of DOG and BVA. This article will provide readers with an overview of current practices in assessing the ability to drive in road traffic and enable them to render an accurate professional opinion regarding driver's licences.

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