Visual acuity designates the ability to distinguish more or less precisely an object from afar. What to do in the event of a drop in visual acuity? What obligations for driving?
Visual acuity designates view quality. It is measured thanks to a test during a consultation with the‘ophthalmologist. What is normal visual acuity? What a minimum for the conduct ? What to do in the event of a drop visual acuity?
Definition: What is visual acuity?
Visual acuity is the ability to discern information provided to the brain by sight and determines the quality of the view.
It is estimated during simple tests practiced by a general practitioner (basically, Famous painting of black letters on white background) or evaluated more precisely, during more advanced tests carried out by an ophthalmologist which aim to check for example the lowest view between two distinct points. Visual acuity may be different for each of the two eyes.
A visual symptom should never be taken lightly
What is normal visual acuity?
Normal acuity is 10/10. Below, specialized tests highlight vision defects.
What is the visual acuity required to drive?
“Any candidate who has a driving license will have to undergo the appropriate examinations to ensure that he has visual acuity compatible with the driving of motor vehicles. If there is a reason to think that the candidate does not have an adequate vision, he must be examined by a competent medical authority” According to the decree of August 31, 2010. “In order to react properly to the different situations imposed by driving, it is essential that we have a good view. The highway code requires for both eyes 5/10th in minimum acuity. When one eye has an acuity less than 1/10, the other eye must have 5/10 of minimum acuity “ Specifies Dr. Patrick Aubé, general practitioner.
What to do in the event of a drop in visual acuity?
Age constitutes a risk factor concerning visual acuity: “Children under the age of 3 must be followed closely and were seen at least once by a specialist before entering kindergarten. Between 20 and 45 years old, there is no need to consult if all is well. For people whose view is corrected by glasses or lenses, it is advisable to consult every 5 years. After 65 years, one exam a year is essential “explains the general practitioner. Whether the drop in sight is sudden or progressive, a visual symptom should never be taken lightly. “Of the routine exams, at your doctor, with the ophthalmologist, at the opticiancan be made in a simple way and guide the diagnosis to allow rapid correction of the disorder or a general management of the causes of this disorder ” Specifies Dr. Patrick Aubé.
Thanks to Dr. Patrick Aubé. general practitioner.
