You must pass a vision test when you apply for a driver license or to renew your license. The test must show that you have visual acuity of at least 20/40 based on the Snellen Visual Acuity Scale in either or both eyes, with or without corrective lenses. You may take a vision test at a DMV office or your vision test results may be submitted to DMV electronically by a vision care provider enrolled in the DMV Online Vision Registry [1] search by ZIP Code [2] for an enrolled provider , or by a Vision Test Report PDF [3] 1completed by a physician physician's assistant ophthalmologist optometrist optician registered nurse nurse professional If you are mailing or bringing a Vision Test Report to DMV. It must be completed in English. 

Restrictions related to driver vision 
If your eye exam indicates you must wear corrective lenses to pass the vision test , a " B " restriction will be placed on your driver license or learner permit. There are also restrictions for drivers with low vision. - Telescopic lenses are corrective lenses that are much more powerful than normal eyeglasses or contact lenses. If you need telescopic lens to pass a vision test , you must send a completed Eye Test Report for Medical Review Unit PDF [4] form MV-80L to DMV's Medical Review Unit MRU. A " TELESCOPIC LENSES " restriction will be placed on your driver license or learner permit. If you no longer need telescopic lenses , you can submit a new form MV-80L to remove the restriction. - If an eye care professional indicates that your vision at night is impaired , a " DAYLIGHT DRIVING ONLY " restriction will be added your driver license or learner permit. 

How to remove a CORRECTIVE LENSES restriction 
You must prove that you can pass a vision test without corrective lenses. 

Remove the restriction online 
You can remove online if your vision test provider must be enrolled in the DMV Online Vision Registry [1]. Once an enrolled provider electronically notifies us that you can pass a vision test wit

user: Hey, I have a few questions regarding vision-related restrictions when driving.

assistant: Did your eye exam indicate that you must wear corrective lenses to pass the vision test?

user: Yes, like you said.

assistant: Then a "B" restriction will be placed on your driver license or learner permit.

user: What if the vision test report I have was printed in 8/03?

assistant: In that case the form is valid for 6 months after the date of the eye test.

user: And if it is more recent? Like, let's say, from this year?

assistant: Then the vision care professional marks a box on the form to indicate if the form is valid for 6 months or for 12 months after the date of the eye test.

user: Ah, I understand now. Say, what if I do this test at a doctor who is working with the DMV instead?

assistant: Then you will not need to submit proof or take a vision test.

user: Can you explain again what a test report from this year looks like?

assistant: Sure. The vision care professional marks a box on the form to indicate if the form is valid for 6 months or for 12 months after the date of the eye test.

user: Wait. What if I need a telescopic lens to pass a vision test?

assistant: In that case you must send a completed Eye Test Report for Medical Review Unit form MV-80L to DMV's Medical Review Unit MRU. A "TELESCOPIC LENSES" restriction will be placed on your driver license or learner permit.