Transcript By Dr. Dennis Kelleher November 6, 2015 Driving with the Bioptic Telescope Vision Factors        Static Visual Acuity Standard Dynamic Visual Acuity Visual Fields Stable Eye Pathology Color Perception Depth.

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Dr. Dennis Kelleher
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Vision Factors
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Static Visual Acuity Standard
Dynamic Visual Acuity
Visual Fields
Stable Eye Pathology
Color Perception
Depth Perception & Binocularity
Contrast Sensitivity & Glare Recovery
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Common Vision Standards
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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
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Non-Visual Safety Factors
Emotional Status
 Slow Reaction Time
 Substance Abuse
 Inexperience & Over-Exposure
 Age
 Impairments
 A Need to Drive
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Restrictions
Geographic Area
 Hours
 Specific Roads
 Special Vehicle & Equipment
 Differential Licensing Testing
Procedures
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Objections to Bioptic
Telescope Use
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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
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Effective Bioptic Use
Spotting Device
 Vary Amount of Bioptic Use
 Maximizing Eye Movement
 Scanning Driving Environment
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Bioptic Training Sequence
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Locate Stationary Objects while Still
Locate Moving Objects while Still
Locate Moving Objects while Moving
Develop Rapid, Accurate Perception
Spatial Awareness & Memory
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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
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Driving Tasks
Steering, Shifting & Turning
 Speed Control & Braking
 Backing Up and Parking
 Depth Perception
 Use of Mirrors
 Obey Driving Laws & Use Courtesy
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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
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