Sound Optometry: Episode 59 - Driving and Vision: Protecting the public and the patient
CPD Ref: C-116382
CPD Points: 
CPD Type: Non-interactive
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
Domains: Professionalism, Communication
Poor eyesight contributed to 62 road deaths and more than 2,500 casualties between 2014 and 2023 in the UK, prompting government proposals for mandatory eyesight testing for drivers aged 70 and over. In this episode, Michelle speaks to Paramdeep Bilku from the College of Optometrists and Aishah Patel from the Association of Optometrists about the proposed reforms, why they believe further changes are needed, and the challenges of managing situations where patients no longer meet the visual standards for driving.
Topics: Communication, Confidentiality, Record keeping, Vision standards and driving, Breaking bad news.