Driving with the Bioptic Telescope By Dr. Dennis Kelleher September 17, 2018 Driving with the Bioptic Telescope

Driving with the Bioptic Telescope Vision Factors Static Visual Acuity Standard Dynamic Visual Acuity Visual Fields Stable Eye Pathology Color Perception Depth Perception & Binocularity Contrast Sensitivity & Glare Recovery September 17, 2018 Driving with the Bioptic Telescope

Common Vision Standards 20/40 Visual Acuity with Bioptic Greater than 20/200 VA without Bioptic Minimum 130 Degree Visual Field Stable Eye Condition Ability to Differentiate Color Ability to Track Objects September 17, 2018 Driving with the Bioptic Telescope

Non-Visual Safety Factors Emotional Status Slow Reaction Time Substance Abuse Inexperience & Over-Exposure Age Impairments A Need to Drive September 17, 2018 Driving with the Bioptic Telescope

Driving with the Bioptic Telescope Restrictions Geographic Area Hours Specific Roads Special Vehicle & Equipment Differential Licensing Testing Procedures September 17, 2018 Driving with the Bioptic Telescope

Objections to Bioptic Telescope Use Restricted Visual Field through Bioptic Ring Scotoma Causing Blind Spot Vibration and Speed Blur Telescopic Parallax & Depth Perception Bioptic Use with Mirrors Sensitive Bioptic Frame Adjustments September 17, 2018 Driving with the Bioptic Telescope

Driving with the Bioptic Telescope Effective Bioptic Use Spotting Device Vary Amount of Bioptic Use Maximizing Eye Movement Scanning Driving Environment September 17, 2018 Driving with the Bioptic Telescope

Bioptic Training Sequence Locate Stationary Objects while Still Locate Moving Objects while Still Locate Moving Objects while Moving Develop Rapid, Accurate Perception Spatial Awareness & Memory September 17, 2018 Driving with the Bioptic Telescope

Defensive Driving Skills Keep Your Eyes Moving See the Entire Picture Be Sure You are Seen Follow at a Safe Distance (4 seconds) Anticipate what Other Driver(s) Action Leave Yourself an Escape September 17, 2018 Driving with the Bioptic Telescope

Driving with the Bioptic Telescope Driving Tasks Steering, Shifting & Turning Speed Control & Braking Backing Up and Parking Depth Perception Use of Mirrors Obey Driving Laws & Use Courtesy September 17, 2018 Driving with the Bioptic Telescope

Techniques for Low Vision Drivers Use Other Low Vision Devices Appropriately Know Where You Are Going in Advance Use Non-Visual Cues Be Attentive to Driving at All Times Drive During Less Demanding Conditions Impose Voluntary Self-Restrictions September 17, 2018 Driving with the Bioptic Telescope