Bioptic Driving Allowance
Yes
Minimum Visual Acuity
20/40 : Unrestricted license
20/50 – 20/100 : Restricted license – Needs report from a specialist and request for the licensee is determined by discretion.
Visual acuity exceeding 20/100: No license
A person with vision in only one eye will be licensed if the vision in the good eye meets the standards of the department; the department, will, in its discretion, impose restrictions requiring outside rearview mirrors, one mounted on each side of the vehicle, on persons with vision in only one eye.
Field of Vision
A person whose field of vision is less than 60 percent will not be licensed unless he or she is able to meet the requirements for visual acuity without the aid of the lenses; if field of vision is between 60 percent and 90 percent, outside rearview mirrors will, in the Department’s discretion, be required.
Sources
https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/dlmanual/dlman.pdf (pg 5)
http://www.vision-and-eye-health.com/support-files/us_driving_requirements.pdf (pg.8)