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Evidence summaries

Vision Screening of Older Drivers for Preventing Road Traffic Injuries and Fatalities

There has been no trial to demonstrate the impact of vision screening on the prevention of older driver-related crashes. However, given the importance of good vision for safe driving, vision testing remains a relevant issue for all licensed drivers. Level of evidence: "D"

A Cochrane review [Abstract] 1 found no studies which met the inclusion criteria.

References

  • Desapriya E, Harjee R, Brubacher J et al. Vision screening of older drivers for preventing road traffic injuries and fatalities. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014;(2):CD006252. [PubMed]

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