Re: bad eyesight and driving in CA



Steven wrote:

my visual field is limited because of my thick bubble spex. the only
part of the lense I can see through is the little bubble part in the
middle, which gives me maybe 20-30 degrees, hopefully enough not to be
legally blind. I can make up for this by turning my head frequently. I
have tried to get regular lenses but cant.

Some states have a field of vision requirement and/or
daytime restrictions. I found the following:

Wisconsin - 70 degrees.
Oregon - 110 degrees.

<http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/apply/vision.htm>
<http://www.odot.state.or.us/forms/dmv/24.pdf>

Here's a macular degeneration support group summary on
various state driving requirements:

<http://www.mdsupport.org/library/drivingregs.html>

Seriously though - it probably isn't good idea to drive
with only an available 30 degree field of vision.
.