California Bioptic Laws 

Bioptics are allowed for driving.

• Visual Acuity: A driving license will not be issued to a driver whose best corrected visual acuity is 20/200 or worse in that person’s better eye, as verified by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
• No person may use a bioptic telescope or similar lenses to meet the 20/200 visual acuity standards. 
  
• Bioptic telescope acuity must be 20/40 or better. 
• No visual fiedl requirements are mentioned.

Last Reviewed Feb. 2022