Do I need to wear glasses in the photo for renewing a driver's license if I'm nearsighted?
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If you were previously nearsighted, you also need to wear glasses in the photo for renewing your driver's license. More extended information is as follows: 1. Article 9 of the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Management Regulations": The physical conditions for applying for a motor vehicle driver's license stipulate that the applicant must have "vision in both eyes not lower than 0.7 on the standard vision chart or 4.9 on the logarithmic vision chart (correction allowed)." The "application photo" for the driver's license requires those with vision problems to wear glasses or related items. 2. Requirements for driver's license photos: No colored glasses, scarves, earrings, or other accessories that obscure facial features are allowed. The face should not have obvious distortion, tilting, turning to the side, heavy makeup, or accessories. The driver's license photo must be a one-inch color photo with a white background, taken within the last 6 months of the applicant.
Last time I renewed my driver's license, I specifically asked the DMV - people with myopia must wear glasses in their driver's license photo! If you normally wear glasses, the photo should accurately reflect that. But pay special attention: lenses must not have glare, it's best to use everyday glasses rather than sunglasses. After taking the photo, staff will check the image clarity, so make sure your glasses are clean. I heard someone had to retake their photo due to lens glare, which wasted a lot of time. If you've had myopia surgery, remember to bring proof of the procedure. In short, the photo requirement boils down to one rule - however you normally wear glasses is how you should appear in the photo.
