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Driver’s License Screening

What is a driver’s license screening?

A driver’s license screening includes exams and assessments to determine a person’s vision needsto legally and safely operate a motor vehicle.

These tests evaluate how well a person can see objects at different distances and under different conditions. Driver’s license screenings focus primarily on vision needs related to driving and are not as inclusive as a comprehensive eye exam.

They are also used to determine if a person has other vision issues, like problems seeing at night, so special lenses can be prescribed as needed.

Do all drivers in South Africa need to do a driver’s license screening?

Yes, to qualify for a car driver’s licence in South Africa, you need to meet the minimum eyesight standard. The minimum visual acuity is 20/40 for each eye, and a visual field of 120 degrees is needed to operate a vehicle safely. If you need prescription lenses to pass this eye test, this will need to be declared on your driver’s licence.

The law also stipulates that everyone renewing their driver’s licence every 5 years must have their vision screened again. So if your sight has worsened, new conditions will need to be added to your licence.

Glaucoma Screening

What Is Glaucoma?

You have nerves behind your eyes that transmit impulses and signals from the back of your eye (retina) to your brain. These nerves, called your optic nerves, are vital for your vision and seeing clearly.

Glaucoma is an umbrella term for a progressive, degenerative eye disease that can damage the optic nerve, affecting your sight. Glaucoma can lead to severe effects on your vision when left untreated, such as permanent vision loss.

Can I Tell If I Have Glaucoma?

Not always. Symptoms of glaucoma usually go undetected until you start noticing vision loss or have an eye exam. Additionally, there are several types of glaucoma, so you have varying symptoms depending on your condition.

Types of glaucoma include:

  • Primary open-angle glaucoma
  • Secondary glaucoma
  • Angle-closure glaucoma
  • Normal-tension glaucoma

How Is Glaucoma Treated?

The first step is to undergo an eye examination to diagnose the type of glaucoma you may have. Our optometrist may perform a visual field test to determine if you’ve lost any peripheral vision. They could also suggest an optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging test to see the extent of damage that may have occurred to your retina and an eye pressure test.

Once your optometrist understands how glaucoma affects your vision, they will devise a treatment plan. This could include prescription eye drops that:

  • Increase the outflow of eye fluid and reduce pressure
  • Decrease eye fluid production and reduce pressure
  • Reduce eye fluid production and increase the fluid outflow

In severe cases, surgery is often used to treat glaucoma, in which case our optometrist will provide a referral to a well-trusted eye surgeon.

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