MD Goes Online with Vision Screening for Driver’s License

“The state has launched a program to streamline the eye exam process for people over 40 who are renewing their driver's licenses,” according to the Baltimore Sun. “Ophthalmologists and optometrists who sign up for the free program can submit a patient's vision screening results online to the Motor Vehicle Administration. Eligible drivers can then renew their driver's licenses through the agency's website or self-service kiosk. Drivers who use an MVA office can use the vision certification to eliminate the vision screening step in the renewal process.” Read more.

NY Changes Its Mind about Eyes--For the Time Being

"Pending recommendations of an advisory panel, the state Department of Motor Vehicles is suspending a new policy that allowed motorists renewing driver's licenses to 'self-certify' their vision is good enough to drive, the agency announced Friday," according to the StarGazette."Commissioner Barbara Fiala issued a statement about the reversal Friday afternoon, following an outcry from county clerks, law enforcement and medical professionals who said waiving the eye test given in DMV offices threatens public safety." Read more. Many states, such as Connecticut, do allow for drivers to "self-certify."