Council of Australian Governments approve reversion of wording for bioptic telescope in assessment guidelines

By National Transport Commission and Austroads

This corrigendum sets out corrections to Assessing Fitness to Drive which was published by the National Transport Commission and Austroads in 2016.

Amendment 2: Correction relating to use of telescopic lenses for driving

In Part B.10, on page 127, OMIT:

10.2.7 Telescopic lenses (bioptic telescopes) and electronic aids)

These devices may improve acuity at the cost of visual field. They are not an acceptable aid to meet the standards.

INSERT:

10.2.7 Telescopic lenses (bioptic telescopes) and electronic aids}

These devices are becoming available in Australia. At present there is little information on the safety or otherwise of drivers using these devices. In particular, their use may reduce visual perception in the periphery. No standards are set but it is recommended that drivers who wish to use these devices be individually assessed by an ophthalmologist/optometrist with expertise in the use of these devices.

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