when to inform DVLA

[destiny234]

I was diagnosed with very mild glaucoma 2 months ago in one eye. I checked online and learnt I did not have to inform DVLA. However, the letter sent out to me following this visit did not arrived , had it done so I would have realised Ihe had changed his prognosisi to two eyes. So when i went for my next appointment last week , the ophthalmologist confirmed it was in both eyes. I went away feeling rather deflated.

Please can someone advise me on this. I am panicking now as I should have told them 2 months ago but I didn`t know.

Do I fill in the form online on the DVLA website right now ?

Do they then send me an appointment at specsavers and any idea how long this takes?

I am going to phone my insurance company too, but do I wait for the outcome of the specsaver test?

Sorry for all the questions. I hope someone can help.

[Trish_GlaucomaUK Partner]

Hello,

Firstly dont worry about not telling the DVLA . You were under the impression at the time that it was only diagnosed in one eye.

You can either fill in the V1 form online or call them and they will pop the form in the post for you. Once they have received the completed info, you will receive a letter with a reference number to make an appointment at a Specsavers to do the visual field test and acuity test. You can carry on driving during this time and while waiting for the results, unless the consultant has told you otherwise.

You should also contact you car insurance and tell them of your diagnosis. Some like to be kept up to date while other are not bothered., as long as the DVLA are aware. Your'e premium will not go up.

[destiny234 in reply to Trish_GlaucomaUK]

Trish, thank you so much for putting my mind at rest. I will fill in the V1 now.

Thanks again x