Mahlangu Eyecare offers Eyecare offers vision screening for a driver's license, as mandated by the SA Department of Transport. A certificate is issued to those who pass the screening. Those who fail are required to undergo an eye test to correct eyesight to 100%.
This certificate is accepted by most licensing departments. Very important – you need to bring a valid ID document with you before you are allowed to get your certificate. The Department of Transport has specified the vision requirements for the different categories of driving licenses.
These requirements include:
• Visual acuity testing: you must have adequate distance visual acuity i.e. the ability to see detail at a distance of 6 meters and further.
• Visual field testing: you must have adequate peripheral visual fields i.e. the ability to detect objects on either side while you are focusing directly ahead.
Other vision issues that can affect your driving are:
• Night vision is the ability to see detail in low light conditions. It is also the ability to cope with headlight glare from oncoming vehicles. Night vision deteriorates with age, but can in many cases be improved with appropriate glasses.
• Colour vision – certain categories of license require that you have normal colour vision. However, there is no treatment for colour vision deficiencies.
Why get a driver’s license vision screening at Mahlangu Eyecare, when you can go straight to the Department of Transport?
• Many patients find that the screening at the Department of Transport is confusing and difficult.
• If you fail the driver’s vision screening at the Department of Transport, they will refer you to an optometrist.
• The Department of Transport is not qualified to pick up any underlying eye defects or diseases.
Good vision is essential for safe driving and you need to be able to see objects, other vehicles and road signs.
Peripheral vision is an important element to driving safely and you need it for basic driving activities such as changing lanes, seeing pedestrians and parking.
If you have any concerns about your vision make an appointment today by completing the online appointment form below.
