Michigan Bioptic Laws

Bioptics are permitted for driving and to pass the licensure test.

• Visual Acuity: 20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.  
• 20/70 in the better eye with restrictions (daylight only).  
• 20/60 if progressive abrnormalities or diseases of the eye.
• Visual Field: Binocular field of vision 140 degrees.
• Binocular field of vision between 90 and 140 degrees with restricitions.
• Bioptic telescopes are permitted to meet visual acuity standards. Carrier acuity of 20/200 or better and telescope acuity of 20/40 to 20/70.
• Certification of the driver training is required.

Last Reviewed Feb 2022