The FMCSA vision standard is 20/40 in each eye and both together, correctable. Wearing glasses or contacts to meet it is completely fine — your medical certificate simply carries a corrective-lenses restriction, meaning you must wear them while driving. Forgetting your glasses at home is the most common preventable reason for DOT exam delays.
What if I wear glasses for my DOT physical?
Quick answer:
Bring them — corrected vision counts. You need 20/40 or better in each eye, with glasses or contacts allowed. Your certificate will note the corrective lens requirement.
Bring your glasses — walk in
Walk in 6 days a week at 1102 West Kemper Rd., Forest Park — or book online and skip the wait. Most visits under an hour.
