Moderate or advanced glaucoma can affect driving safety according to research noted in the
American Journal of Ophthalmology. Patients with bilateral moderate or advanced glaucoma are at risk for unsafe driving. For this reason we now suggest a very careful evaluation for those glaucoma patients who might be at risk so that we can evaluate driving safety of these patients.
Glaucoma, especially in more advanced stages can reduce peripheral vision as well as contrast and make driving particularly difficult-especially in dim illumination. Our goal is to help all patients avoid vision loss from glaucoma by asking that you schedule regular eye examinations with glaucoma testing as often your eye doctor suggests. This will depend on the overall health of your eyes, your family history, your general health and many other glaucoma risk factors your eye doctor may identify. The key to preventing vision loss from glaucoma is early detection, diagnoses and treatment.
If you or someone you know would like to schedule and eye exam and
glaucoma testing please call Doctor & Associates-203-227-4113, visit
Doctor & Associates in Fairfield County,
Google+ or
facebook.com/doctorandassociates to schedule an appointment.
Doctor & Associates offices are located at
129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880,
195 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and
148 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851.
