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: How do I remove a corrective lens restriction by mail?

assistant: Do you want to remove the Corrective Lens restriction before it is time to renew your driver's license?

user: Yes, that is what I want to do before I renew my driver license.

assistant: Okay, then you must get proof that you do not need corrective lenses and then order a replacement document and proof can be sbmitted to DMV electronically by a vision care provider enrolled in DMV Online Vision Registry.

user: Do I need to pass a vision test when I apply for a driver license or renew license?

assistant: Yes, you would have to pass a vision test for renewal or when apply for driver license and the test needs to show that you have a vision of at least 20/40 in either or both eyes with or without corrective lenses.

user: What if the form has a print date of 3/04 or later?

assistant: The vision care professional will mark 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: What if the Vision Test Report has a print date of 9/03 or earlier?

assistant: Then the form is valid for 6 months after the date of the eye test.

user: Do I have to take my vision test at the DMV office?

assistant: You can either take a vision test at the DMV office or prove that you meet our vision requirements by providing a Vision Test Report completed by a qualified eye care provider.