Citation

Owsley C, McGwin G. Vision Res. 2010; 50(23): 2348-2361.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-0009 U.S.A.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.visres.2010.05.021

PMID

20580907

PMCID

PMC2975746

Abstract

Driving is the primary means of personal travel in many countries and is relies heavily on vision for its successful execution. Research over the past few decades has addressed the role of vision in driver safety (motor vehicle collision involvement) and in driver performance (both on-road and using interactive simulators in the laboratory). Here we critically review what is currently known about the role of various aspects of visual function in driving. We also discuss translational research issues on vision screening for licensure and re-licensure and rehabilitation of visually impaired persons who want to drive.

Language: en