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express.co.uk/life-style/ca... DVLA to introduce major overhaul of eyesight driving rules 'in the coming weeks

"Major changes could be introduced in the very near future which could see the DVLA update its guidance in relation to eyesight conditions.DVLA to introduce major overhaul of eyesight driving rules 'within weeks'. (Image: Getty)The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is expected to make changes and update its guidance in relation to its list of notifiable eye conditions.According to the Association of Optometrists (AOP), the DVLA confirmed it would introduce new guidance after discussions last year.The AOP raised serious concerns about a DVLA list of eye conditions which could have applied to any driver who went for an eye test. It offered to work with the DVLA to create a list which would keep motorists safe and function alongside the DVLA’s medical panel.The new list is believed to detail which eye conditions people who need to notify the DVLA about when renewing their ltDrivers must inform the DVLA if they suffer from particular eye conditions. (Image: Getty)Adam Sampson, chief executive at the AOP, said: “We’ve continued to have an open dialogue with the DVLA on this important issue to work towards a pragmatic solution for our members, patients and the DVLA.The extent of the original list really would have been problematic for so many so we’re incredibly pleased to see that the DVLA have listened to the advice of the sector. “The move is sure to remove an unnecessary administrative burden for practitioners but also alleviate worry for many patients.”As part of the expected changes, the DVLA consulted with the SoS Medical Advisory Panel on Visual disorders and driving to arrive at the current list. The new guidance is expected "within weeks". (Image: Getty)The Association of Optometrists website states that the new guidance is “due to be published in the coming weeks”.To be allowed to drive on UK roads, motorists must be able to read a car number plate (with glasses or contacts, if necessary) from 20 metres.They must also meet the minimum eyesight standard for driving, which can be specifically monitored by an optician when they go in for a test.People can be fined as much as £1,000 if they do not tell the DVLA about a medical condition that affects their driving and they may be prosecuted if they are involved in an accident as a result.Eye conditions that drivers need to tell the DVLA about include comexprdam Sampson, chief executive at the AOP, said: “We’ve continued to have an open dialogue with the DVLA on this important issue to work towards a pragmatic solution for our members, patients and the DVLA.“The extent of the original list really would have been problematic for so many so we’re incredibly pleased to see that the DVLA have listened to the advice of the sector. “The move is sure to remove an unnecessary administrative burden for practitioners but also alleviate worry for many patients.”As part of the expected changes, the DVLA consulted with the SoS Medical Advisory Panel on Visual disorders and driving to arrive at the current list....."

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I have read this that change is on the way, but i dont know how much this will affect glaucoma patients.?Will there be any new changes for glaucoma patients?i m waiting for the changes before i will do my appeal.

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Don’t quote me on this as it’s just my take on the changes but I think on news reports I read that originally DVLA had included basic eye conditions like myopia (short sightedness) to conditions you need to report. Report does not mean you would need to be tested etc but would need to notify DVLA for records. However the list of eye conditions was so extensive that the opticians professional advisory groups said it would be administratively burdensome and unworkable. So the DVLA have revised the list and that’s what we’re now waiting for. I didn’t see any change for glaucoma. The issue will be if you have other eye conditions that they may now include.

It isn’t just eye conditions it’s all medical conditions needing to be reported to DVLA that are being reviewed. So that also may impact those of us driving with other conditions currently not reportable but may msje the final list.

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