How Bioptic Telescopic Glasses Keep You Safe on the Road
Bioptic telescopic glasses can magnify anything from a stop light to a freeway sign to a chipmunk in the middle of the road. This magnification can make it easier for drivers to not just watch where they’re going, but to get there with far fewer close calls (or detours). Here, we’ll look at how they work and whether they’re right for you.
Enhancing the Central Field of Vision
Bioptic telescopic glasses in Asheville, NC use two mechanisms to help you see: your standard prescription lens plus a telescope to restore the field of central vision. These glasses create two views that, much like standard bifocals, you’ll need to tilt your head to adjust what you see and how you see it.
When you’re driving, you might compare these adjustments to the way you use your side or rearview mirrors — you quickly glance through the telescopic portion to confirm a sign or the color of the stoplight and then return to your standard glasses.
What to Know About Vision and Driving in North Carolina
In North Carolina, you can drive with bioptic telescope lenses as long as you have a note from your eye doctor in Asheville, NC that you can safely see on the road with them. (You’ll need to pass a test while wearing them to confirm.) Please note that the rules for driving with specialty glasses vary by state, so you may want to double-check regulations if you’re driving out of North Carolina (though you’ll likely be legally fine because your home state allows it).
At The Low Vision Centers of North Carolina, we can help you learn more about bioptic telescope lenses and whether they’re a good solution for you!