Washington D.C. Bioptic Laws

Bioptics are permitted.

• Visual Acuity: 20/40 in the better eye, with or without corrective lenses.  
• 20/70 in the better eye requires 140 degree visual field for restricted license. A license can be issued upon the recommendation of an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
• Visual Field: Minimum of 130 degrees in the horizontal meridian.
• Between 110 & 130 degrees, with adequate visual acuity may be approved.

Last Reviewed Feb 2022