A DMV Vision Test Near You, Without an Appointment
Ready to walk in? Hours, what to bring and how the visit works are on our DMV vision test page.
If you need a DMV vision test in Brooklyn, you can walk into Vision Palace Optical at 1723 Avenue U any day Monday through Saturday, no appointment needed. We perform the vision screening, and because we're enrolled in the DMV's Online Vision Registry, we submit your results electronically through the registry, so you can renew online. It's one of the fastest, most straightforward things we do, and our patients from Sheepshead Bay, Gravesend, and Marine Park come to us for it all the time.
The DMV's paper alternative is the MV-619 Vision Test Report: an eligible provider completes it and gives it to you, and you use it instead of taking the vision test at a DMV office when you renew online or by mail (NY DMV Online Vision Registry).
On the DMV's own Vision Test Report, the standard is a score of 20/40 or better with one or both eyes, with or without corrective lenses (NY DMV form MV-619).
Who Needs a DMV Vision Test from an Eye Doctor?
New York lets you renew a driver license online, by mail, or in person at a DMV office. If you renew at a DMV office, the vision test can be done there for no additional charge. If you renew online or by mail, you need your vision tested by a provider instead (NY DMV form MV-619):
- A provider enrolled in the DMV's Online Vision Registry submits your results to the registry, so you can renew online without entering your test results, and you don't need to send a Vision Test Report with a mail renewal.
- Any other eligible provider completes the MV-619 Vision Test Report and gives it to you, and you use it when you renew online or by mail.
Vision Palace Optical is enrolled in the Online Vision Registry.
The MV-619 can be completed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, optician, optometrist or ophthalmologist, or supervised staff of any of them.
If you're not sure whether you need this, call us at (718) 998-8400 and we'll let you know exactly what to bring.
Walk-In Hours, No Appointment Needed
One thing that sets our office apart from a lot of Brooklyn eye doctors is that we don't require an appointment for DMV vision testing. You can come in on your lunch break, on your way home from work, or on a Saturday morning and get it handled.
We're open Monday through Saturday at 1723 Avenue U, right in the heart of the Avenue U corridor near the Q train. Patients come to us from Brighton Beach, Bensonhurst, Midwood, and all across southern Brooklyn because we make this easy and fast.
Bring your DMV paperwork and a valid photo ID. If you wear glasses or contacts, bring them too, since the screening tests your corrected vision.
What Happens During the DMV Vision Screening
The vision screening itself is straightforward. Dr. Julia Sheyko or Dr. Alexander Shlivko will test your visual acuity, check that your vision meets the New York State standard for driving, and evaluate your peripheral vision if needed.
The MV-619 records whether you scored 20/40 or better with one or both eyes, and whether you wore glasses or contact lenses during the test. If your best corrected vision is below 20/40 but not below 20/70, the DMV uses a different form, the MV-80L, instead of the MV-619 (NY DMV form MV-619). Your doctor will explain exactly what the results mean for your license. For the standard itself and what to do if you are close to the line, see what score you need on the NY DMV vision test.
After the screening, we submit your results electronically through the DMV's Online Vision Registry, so you can renew online without entering your test results. If you renew by mail, you don't need to send a Vision Test Report.
What If Your Vision Doesn't Pass?
If your vision screening shows that your eyesight doesn't currently meet the DMV standard, that's not the end of the road. It may simply mean you need an updated glasses or contact lens prescription.
Our doctors can perform a comprehensive eye exam right here at the same visit to check your current prescription and see what's changed. New lenses can often bring your vision up to the standard required for driving. Your doctor will evaluate your vision and walk you through your options.
If there's an underlying condition that may be affecting your vision, such as cataracts or another eye health issue, we can discuss next steps with you. We also offer contact lens fittings if you'd prefer contacts to glasses for driving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get a DMV eye test or DMV vision test near me in Brooklyn?
At Vision Palace Optical, 1723 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229, in Sheepshead Bay. Walk in Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM; no appointment is needed. A "DMV eye test", "DMV eye exam" and "eye exam for the DMV" all mean the same thing here: the vision test the DMV asks for when you renew, not a full eye exam. If you are renewing in person, the DMV can also do the vision test at its office (NY DMV form MV-619). For walk-in details, see our DMV vision test page.
Do I need an appointment for a DMV vision test at Vision Palace Optical?
No appointment is necessary. You can walk in Monday through Saturday at 1723 Avenue U in Brooklyn. We see DMV patients on a walk-in basis throughout our regular hours.
Do you send my vision test results to the DMV?
Yes. We're enrolled in the DMV's Online Vision Registry, so we submit your results electronically through the registry and you can renew online. The MV-619 Vision Test Report is the DMV's paper alternative: a provider completes it and gives it to you to use with your renewal.
What do I need to bring for my DMV vision screening?
Bring your DMV letter or renewal paperwork and a valid photo ID. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring them with you, since the test measures your corrected vision.
Can I get a full eye exam the same day as my DMV vision test?
Yes. If your screening reveals vision changes, or if you just want to take care of your annual eye health evaluation while you're here, our doctors can perform a full eye exam during the same visit. It's a good opportunity to update your prescription if you haven't done so recently.
Does insurance cover the DMV vision test?
Coverage varies by plan. Many insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, EyeMed, MetroPlus, Fidelis Care, and 1199SEIU, may cover a comprehensive eye exam. The DMV screening itself may be handled differently than a full exam under your plan. Coverage varies by plan, so call us or book through Zocdoc to verify your benefits before your visit.
What vision standard does New York State require for driving?
On the DMV's Vision Test Report (MV-619), the standard is 20/40 or better with one or both eyes, with or without corrective lenses. If your best corrected vision is below 20/40 but not below 20/70, the DMV uses form MV-80L instead. Your doctor will review your results with you and let you know where you stand.
Come See Us on Avenue U
Don't let a DMV letter sit on your kitchen table. Vision Palace Optical has been serving Brooklyn since 1995, and we make the DMV vision test as quick and painless as possible. Our doctors speak English and Russian, and we welcome patients from across southern Brooklyn.
Book your eye exam or DMV screening at Vision Palace Optical -- book through Zocdoc or call us at (718) 998-8400. We're at 1723 Avenue U in Brooklyn, open Monday through Saturday.