Light at the end of the tunnel

[Ken44]

1/20 Diagnosed with Glaucoma

3/20Told DVLA

10/20 DVLA said I should have test but delayed because of Covid

10/21DVLA eye test

12/21 DVLA offered medical review licence

12/21 DVLA said as I can't meet standards I must not drive

12/21 Failed to speak to DVLA-no replies- re last two items

2/22 No licence forthcoming, so contacted MP

2/22 DVLA quickly wrote to me saying the offer of a medical review licence was a"system Error"

and the second letter was the correct one!

3/22 Appealed with independent visual field test to which the optometrist said I'd passed

6/22DVLA said I could reapply for a driving licence, which I did

7/22 Second DVLA eye test shortly after which a medical licence was issued for 1 year

4/23DVLA invited me to renew licence

5/23Third DVLA eye test

6/23DVLA said I'd failed and licence not renewed

6/23 Second appeal with new independent visual field test which I'd appear to have passed sent to DVLA

10/23 Fourth DVLA eye test-they gave me copies of the result on request-it looked as if I had passed

11/23 Driving licence for 3 years issued,I was staggered and very pleased

(What a business ,but well worth the effort. Hope my story will encourage readers to keep going with their appeal process).

[Toscaninni]

What an extraordinary process. Thank you to telling us.

[muddledme]

Yes, I agree, thank you so much for letting us know how perseverance can prevail. You deserve compensation and a medal ! Enjoy your driving.

[Shefflass]

Thank you for sharing your story. Just shows we should never give up! I was fortunate (and very relieved) to have no problems with my (first) DVLA journey. I reported it 30.8.23, had the test in October and received my 3 year medical licence this week. But I am very aware it could be a very different story in tbe future. Your perseverance and story gives us all hope. I'm so pleased that you got a good result in the end. Congratulations!

[Beecalmed]

Blimey! Well done and thanks for sharing. I have no faith in the Specsavers aspect of the DVLA test but I did hope the medical team at DVLA were more on the ball, but clearly not!

I’m up for renewal of my 3 yr medical licence next year. I hope I have you perseverance and stamina you’ve shown if it doesn’t go well! 🤔