Originally Posted by
peregrinerose
Research has shown that bioptic drivers who HAVE received training on the road are far safer drivers than 'normally' sighted drivers. Those who have not received training, are much less safe drivers than 'normally' sighted drivers. So training does make a difference.
Driving is not about visual acuity, its about peripheral vision. Even someone with end stage macular disease has perfect peripheral vision, and can see other cars, a kid about to run in front of their car, etc. All that the telescopes are for is spotting street lights/street signs, that's it. I would far rather someone that sees 20/200 with full visual fields take the road than a hemianopic patient that sees 20/20.
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