Wyoming Permit Vision Requirements: Standards, Corrective Lenses and Retest Rules (2026)

Wyoming requires a vision screening for all instruction permit applicants. The standard is 20/40 visual acuity in both eyes combined, with or without correction, plus at least 120 degrees of total combined horizontal peripheral field with both eyes.

Vision Standards and Testing Process

The Wyoming Department of Transportation conducts mandatory vision screening at all Driver Services offices. The test uses a wall-mounted chart or a device like an Optec 1000.

• Visual Acuity: Must be 20/40 or better with both eyes open.
• Peripheral Vision: Must be at least 120 degrees total combined horizontal field.
• Depth Perception: May be assessed if initial results suggest issues.

You can wear glasses or contact lenses during the eyesight test for a permit. If you need them to pass, a 'corrective lenses required' restriction is added.

Can You Get a Wyoming Permit if You Have Vision in Only One Eye?

Possibly. Wyoming's vision evaluation standard allows a person who is blind in one eye to meet the field-of-vision standard with at least 90 degrees in the other eye. WYDOT may require a vision specialist evaluation before deciding whether a permit can be issued and whether any restriction is needed.

Getting a Permit with Glasses or Contacts

You can get an instruction permit if you wear glasses in Wyoming. Wear them during your vision screening.

• If you meet the standard only with correction, your permit will have Restriction B.
• This restriction legally requires you to wear corrective lenses during all driving.
• Both prescription glasses and contact lenses qualify.

If You Fail the Vision Screening

Failing the vision test at a Wyoming Driver Services office requires a specialist evaluation.

1. See an optometrist or ophthalmologist for a full eye exam.
2. Obtain corrective lenses if needed.
3. Have the doctor complete the official Wyoming Vision Evaluation Form.
4. Return with the form and lenses for a retest.

Just So You Know: Schedule your eye doctor appointment before your DMV visit if you suspect vision issues to avoid a failed screening and rescheduling delay.

Check the Wyoming learner's permit guide for current rules and fees.

How Soon Can You Retake the Wyoming Vision Test After Failing?

WYDOT does not publish a fixed waiting period for every failed noncommercial vision screening. Follow the examiner's instructions; if a specialist evaluation is requested, complete that step before returning so the office can review your current vision results.

Examples of Wyoming Vision Screening Outcomes

Failing for an unexpected vision issue is more common than you'd think. A Casper applicant discovered undetected color blindness during the standard WYDOT vision screening. They failed and were required to get an optometrist evaluation before returning within 30 days. Casper WYDOT uses a color discrimination chart that regularly catches color blindness applicants were unaware of.

Corrective Lens Restrictions Explained

Restriction B means you must wear your glasses or contacts whenever you drive.

• The restriction is stamped on your permit and carries to your full license.
• Driving without required lenses can result in fines.
• Keep backup glasses in your vehicle.

Straight From the DMV: Bring your most recent vision prescription paperwork to the DMV. If you barely fail, it can speed up the process of getting the correct restriction code added, preventing a return trip.

Can You Remove a Corrective-Lenses Restriction Later?

Yes, a vision restriction can be reviewed if your vision changes. Do not drive without the required lenses until WYDOT has re-evaluated your vision and issued a credential that no longer carries the restriction.

Where Vision Testing Occurs

Vision screening happens at all Wyoming Driver Services offices, including those in Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Rock Springs, Sheridan, and Gillette. It is part of the permit application process.

Before You Arrive: Visit the Driver Services office mid-week, right when they open. This avoids the long waits common on Saturdays and late afternoons, ensuring you have ample time for the vision test and written exam without rushing.

Can an eye doctor's exam replace the WYDOT vision screening? An outside vision evaluation can support the application when WYDOT asks for one, but it does not automatically replace every Driver Services screening. For a first-time learner permit, expect WYDOT to decide whether the specialist form is enough or whether an office screening is still required.