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Presbyopic drivers' vision through a convex rear view mirror
1University of California-Berkeley, School of Optometry 94270.
Journal of the American Optometric Association
|November 1, 1994
Summary
Monovision contact lens wearers with a near vision add in the left eye can now see distant objects in the driver's side mirror. A simple stick-on convex mirror corrects this common issue for improved driving safety.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Vision Science
Background:
- Monovision contact lenses are a popular choice for presbyopia correction.
- A specific challenge arises when the near vision add is in the left eye, impairing the driver's view of side-rear objects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the visual impairment experienced by monovision contact lens wearers while driving.
- To find a practical solution for the inability to see distant objects in the driver's side mirror with left-eye near vision add.
Main Methods:
- A novel application of a stick-on convex mirror was investigated.
- This mirror was designed to neutralize the power of the near vision add in the contact lens.
Main Results:
- The stick-on convex mirror effectively eliminates the visual problem for drivers.
- Lens wearers with a left-eye near vision add can achieve a clear view of objects behind and to the side of the vehicle.
Conclusions:
- A simple, external device can resolve a specific visual deficit in monovision contact lens wearers.
- This innovation enhances driving safety and visual field for presbyopic individuals using monovision correction.
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