Senior Guide for Safe Driving (PDF) - California Department of Motor ...

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Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration can distort central vision and lead
to the loss of sharp vision. People experience the visual
effect of macular degeneration in different ways. In its
early stages, macular degeneration may create distortion
in small central areas of your vision that you may not even
notice, and it may not affect your driving. As macular
degeneration progresses, it may become harder to see
clearly and drive safely.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma can cause partial vision loss or total blindness.
Glaucoma usually affects your peripheral vision—the part
of your eyesight that lets you see things out of the corner
of your eye. It can affect your ability to see other cars,
bicyclists, or pedestrians that are outside of your central
field of view.
safe Driving Tips
• Have your eyes checked every two years or more
often if you notice a rapid change in your vision.
You may not know that you have poor peripheral
vision or poor distance judgment unless you have
your vision checked.
• Keep your eye glasses, vehicle windows, mirrors,
and headlights clean.