The Effects of Visual Field Loss from Stroke on Performance in a Driving Simulator

CONCLUSIONS In this large cohort, driver safety could not be predicted from the type of homonymous visual field loss. Even individuals with severe visual field loss might be safe drivers. Therefore, it seems reasonable to provide an opportunity for individualized assessments of practical fitness to drive in circumstances of licensing issues. This study demonstrates the potential of using a standardized driving simulator test for such assessments of fitness to drive.
Source: Optometry and Vision Science - Category: Opthalmology Tags: FEATURE ARTICLE – PUBLIC ACCESS Source Type: research