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Can I Drive If I Am Visually Impaired?

An older woman wearing a checkered jacket, pink scarf, and eye glasses sitting behind the wheel of a car.

Vision is essential to so many everyday tasks. From cooking to watching T.V., it’s hard to imagine what life would be like without being able to see well. This becomes especially apparent when we think about driving. Driving is dangerous enough for a person with 20/20 vision, but what about for the visually impaired? Can […]

Macular Degeneration and Driving: Testing Low Vision

Computer-generated graphic depicting a pedestrian walking across street in front of oncoming car.

Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of getting older is losing independence. Whether this means needing assistance in your own home or moving in with your kids or into an assisted living center or nursing home, it can be an emotional event for everyone involved. Often, a big reason older adults get to the […]

Does Astigmatism Have an Impact on Driving Performance?

Man driving at night with focused look on face.

If you’ve ever been to the eye doctor (which we certainly hope you have!), you’ve probably heard the word “astigmatism” thrown around at some point. And, this is for good reason, as astigmatism is one of the most common vision issues out there. A recent study conducted in Sichuan, China found that out of 21,415 […]

Presbyopia (Aging Eyes) and Driving

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Sadly, it’s an unavoidable fact that as we age, most of us will have trouble with our vision. This becomes even more evident when it comes to aging eyes and driving. Do you remember how excited you were when you got your first driver’s license? You went through all the training, passed the vision test, […]

Driving Tips for People with Low Night Vision

Driving Tips for People with Low Night Vision

Night driving can be a tricky prospect for even the most keen-eyed among us. Other cars move quickly and road conditions are unpredictable. Both of those conditions are exacerbated by low light levels. Difficult as it is under normal conditions, night driving becomes downright dangerous for people suffering from conditions that damage their night vision. […]

About the Author

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Tyler Sorensen is the President and CEO of Rebuild Your Vision. Formerly, Tyler studied Aeronautics (just like his brother) with the dream of becoming an airline pilot, however, after 9/11 his career path changed. After graduating top of his class with a Bachelor of Science in Informational Technologies and Administrative Management, he joined Rebuild Your Vision in 2002. With the guidance of many eye care professionals, including Behavioral Optometrists, Optometrists (O.D.), and Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.), Tyler has spent nearly two decades studying the inner workings of the eye and conducting research.

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