The Efficacy Of Driver Education For The Visually Impaired Telescopic Driver: A Retrospective Study.

In a recent study in Houston, Woo et al found that the complexity of bioptic prescribing
and the paucity of training applied to the driving task highlight the need for innovative
programs that complement one another.11 They have designed what they hope will serve as a national model for driver rehabilitation training programs. The program utilizes training by certified driver training specialists experienced in working with the visually impaired. This, in combination with bioptic prescribing and training by the low vision clinician, may offer reassurance to the clinician, patient and public that some visually impaired bioptic drivers may safely operate motor vehicles.