Vision in Accident and Safety Analysis

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Inadequate vision or the presence of adverse conditions that compromises visibility may be important factors that an ophthalmologist expert witness considers when performing vision analysis for accident and safety cases.

Sight and Perception

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The ability to see is clearly a critical factor when it comes to safe driving. Having trained many legally blind (20/200) people to drive, I have witnessed firsthand, however, that “seeing” has more to do with perception than visual acuity. … Read More

Dealing with Low Vision

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Low vision refers to the significant impairment of vision that is not corrected with the usual lens correction devices. It may also refer to the significant loss of the peripheral vision. Although the condition is distributed among different age brackets, … Read More

What is Considered Low/Poor Vision?

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Low Vision, also referred to as poor vision, is when a person loses their sight which is not completely restored using such aids as surgery and prescription eyeglasses. Such sight loss can include poor night vision, blind spots, and a … Read More

When to Use Your Headlights

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Drivers use their headlights to help illuminate dark roadways at night or in dark conditions. However, it is important for drivers to understand that often, lights are necessary for safety in other circumstances. Headlights are not only necessary to help … Read More

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