Minimum eyesight requirements to get a driver’s license vary by state. For example, in California, 20/40 vision or better is required in one eye, and 20/70 or better in the other. In Texas and New York, however, only 20/70 vision in the better eye is required. DMV vision requirements change all the time, so it is imperative to check with the state's driver's license office for up-to-date information before scheduling a vision test.