People who experience a reduced visual field as a result of glaucoma or stroke can drive as safely as those of the same age with normal vision, a recent study finds.

A visual field test can help detect problems like brain tumors, strokes or eye conditions by showing where vision might be missing, which can reveal issues with the brain or the nerves that ...

These should be reported to the DVLA who will arrange a visual field test if needed. "An optician or other healthcare professional may advise someone to report to the DVLA," the DVLA tells The Mirror.

Birmingham Live states most DVLA eye tests will involve a visual acuity test and a visual field test, but warns that not all Specsavers stores have appropriate machines to perform the tests ...