The effect of visual impairment arising from the eye diseases glaucoma and age-related maculopathy on driving safety

与驾驶有关的伤害对老年人来说是一个严重的公共卫生问题。视力障碍是发生车祸的一个重要风险因素。本前瞻性研究旨在探讨青光眼和老年性黄斑变性对驾驶安全的影响。研究结果将用于开发一套简单、可靠和实用的测试方法，以识别那些有碰撞风险的人，并为筛查和干预项目、患者教育和驾驶执照发放提供信息。

Driving-related injuries are a serious public health problem for older people. Visual impairment is a significant risk factor for crashes. This prospective study will determine how the eye diseases glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration impact on driving safety. The outcomes will be used to develop a simple, reliable and practical battery of tests that can identify those at risk of crashes and to inform screening and intervention programs, patient education and driver licensing.