Can people with myopia learn to drive?
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People with myopia can learn to drive, but those with over 800 degrees should avoid driving. Individuals with eye diseases such as glaucoma or cataracts are not eligible for a driver's license, while those who have undergone myopia correction or recovered from eye diseases may be considered separately. Below is extended information on the physical examination items for the driving test: 1. Color vision: No red-green color blindness. This aligns with the vision requirements in the driving test physical examination. 2. Height: Applicants for large buses, tractors, city buses, large trucks, or trolleybuses must be at least 155 cm tall. Applicants for medium-sized buses must be at least 150 cm tall. This is the first step in the driving test physical examination. 3. Upper limbs: Both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact, with normal limb and finger movement functions. 4. Vision: Applicants for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams must have a visual acuity of at least 4.9 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart (equivalent to 5.0 or above). For other vehicle types, the naked or corrected visual acuity of both eyes must reach at least 4.9 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart.
I've been nearsighted since childhood, but it's no problem at all for learning to drive. Just get a suitable pair of glasses to correct your vision to the standard. The driving test requires uncorrected or corrected vision to be above 4.9, so you must wear glasses or contact lenses when driving normally. I think the most crucial thing is ensuring clarity, especially at night when poor visibility of road signs can be dangerous. I recommend nearsighted individuals get an eye exam before learning to drive and choose anti-glare lenses; don't stare at the navigation screen for too long while driving, as it can cause eye fatigue. I've also seen friends solve their vision problems with laser surgery and drive safely for years. In short, don't let nearsightedness hinder your steering wheel dreams.
