Moderate or advanced
glaucoma can affect driving safety according to research noted in the
American Journal of Ophthalmology. Patients with bilateral moderate or advanced glaucoma are at risk for unsafe driving. For this reason we now suggest a very careful evaluation for those glaucoma patients who might be at risk so that we can evaluate driving safety of these patients. Glaucoma, especially in more advanced stages can reduce peripheral vision as well as contrast and make driving particularly difficult-especially in dim illumination. Our goal is to help all patients avoid vision loss from glaucoma by asking that you schedule regular eye examinations with
glaucoma testing as often your eye doctor suggests. This will depend on the overall health of your eyes, your family history, your general health and many other glaucoma risk factors your eye doctor may identify. The key to preventing vision loss from glaucoma is early detection, diagnoses and treatment.
If you or someone you know would like to schedule and eye exam and glaucoma testing, please call The Eye Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit
The Eye Care & Surgery Center,
Google+ or
facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.
The Eye Care & Surgery Center is located at
592 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090,
10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059 and
517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and is conveniently located for patients from throughout central and northern New Jersey.
