ArticleBMJ open ophthalmology2026
Visual field and driving performance of individuals with inherited retinal disorders: a scoping review.
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Abstract
objectiveMaintaining a drivers' licence is an important patient-reported outcome. Conditions resulting in peripheral vision loss such as inherited retinal disorders (IRDs) can result in loss of licence due to an inadequate horizontal visual field (VF) extent. There are currently no international visual standards for licensing and current testing protocols outlined in licensing guidelines and conducted in out-patient clinics may not adequately reflect or predict on-road driving performance. The present study undertakes a scoping review of the VF of individuals with an IRD and their driving status and/or performance. It aims to determine the proportion of individuals who either meet the VF licensing requirements or pass a driving test and the impact of VF extent. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: 193 publications from online databases and other sources were identified, of which three publications met the inclusion criteria for the review. Publications were from two countries and included studies which measured driving performance based on collision records and driving simulator performance.
resultsOnly level 4 evidence was available on the topic, including two case-control studies and one cross-sectional study.
conclusionOne study reported 36% of retinitis pigmentosa patients met the VF licencing requirements. There was inconclusive evidence regarding the impact of VF extent on driving performance, with one study finding that VF extent was predictive of driving performance, and other findings did not correlate.
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