The Introduction of Bioptic Driving in The Netherlands (2008)

Kooijman AC1, Melis-Dankers BJ, Peli E, Brouwer WH, Pijnakker P, Van Delden G, Van Pluuren E, Van Iddekinge B, Derksen P, Busscher RB, Bredewoud RA, Van Rosmalen JH, Postema FJ, Wanders I, De Vries J and Witvliet JM

In many states of the U.S.A., people with moderately reduced visual acuity e.g., 20/50 - 20/200) can legally drive with the aid of a small, spectacle-mounted ("bioptic") telescope. In this paper, we describe the framework of the project from conception through to realization of BDA's primary objective - the introduction of bioptic driving as a legal option for visually impaired people in The Netherlands.

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