Eye Test

[Aardvark70]

Late last year I had to take the Specsavers eye test and failed, the shop where I took the test was noisy, I had expected it to take place in a quiet room but it was just an alcove of the main shop with customers clumping up and down the adjacent stairs.The letter I had from the DVLA asked me to make an appointment at a local hospital's opthalmic department for a different test. Which I did last December

The test included the fields test as per specsavers with the dots of light that randomly appear but the equipment didn't make ant mechanical noises, which I find distracting. The other test consisted of beams of light coming into the viewing area and I had to press the button

as soon as I saw it. The person who did the test said there was no point in repeating as I had spotted every single point of light in other words there was no need to. I have yet to hear anything from the DVLA informing me of the results or do they only contact people when they have failed a test?

[Thetest]

I can only say - ring DVLA and ask them ! They had no compunction about telling me I had failed ! They did not tell me to do anything or go anywhere ! I have just taken an independent test at my own opticians and passed the fields test 100 %. My opinion of Specsavers could not be lower. The person who administered the test was clearly not an optician nor did they explain the procedure in a useful way. You HAVE TO keep on the case yourself as neither Specsavers nor the DVLA have interest in you as a person. You are just their fodder so don’t let them dictate to you !

[Noste500 in reply to Thetest]

I thought the test was only acceptable by dvla if done a specsavers ?

[Aardvark70 in reply to Noste500]

Clearly not so, it was the DVLA who gave me the hospital contact number etc, so clearly this is not unusual. Thanks.

[Noste500 in reply to Aardvark70]

Was it a FOV test ?

[Aardvark70 in reply to Thetest]

I was told/asked to have another test at the afore mentioned hospital, I was told by the person who carried out the test to contact them if I had any problems with the DVLA, well I haven't they have my contact details I don't see why I should contact them. I have done exactly as they asked all along. Including passing a far more vigorous test than specsavers one who should not have the contract. Thanks for your response.

[Cyclingalong]

I was told I had glaucoma in both eyes. I had a test for DVLA and was told by Specsavers there was no point doing a second ( I think you get 3 test tries on the day?). I had issues with Specsavers ( search my replies and you will find the thread). DVLA were more helpful and they ended up chasing Specsavers themselves and keeping in touch with me.

DVLA then sent me a letter to say I was fine to continue driving. No mention of a repeat test after 3 years. I started to wonder about that so emailed them to ask. They replied to say someone would look at it. I got a phone call from the DVLA yesterday ( several weeks later) to be told as my test hadn’t missed any points at all I can continue driving without another eye test unless my consultant informs me that my glaucoma has progressed and I then need to inform the DVLA again.

So yes, they will write to you, even if you have passed the test. They have an email just for glaucoma queries [e-mail]

[ODTAA]

Can yougive me any info about the 'beams of light' test please? I have only done the two tests at Specsavers, one with a fixed focussing point and the other where the focussing point moves randomly across the screen. If I could name the test you refer to, I may be able to find a local hospital or other place where I could undertake this test, which sounds a bit more relevant to drivers' needs than either of the other two tests.

[Aardvark70 in reply to ODTAA]

The test consisted of two parts. The first wasore or less the same as the Esterman test, or whatever it's called. Focusing on a red central point when button pressing. The second was different. Again focusing ones eye on a central point and then pressing the button when what appeared to be a moving light came into view. Sorry I can't be anymore accurateThis was arranged by the DVLA, after I failed Specsavers test. Hope this all makes sence. I can only assume I had to many false positives at Specsavers, who should not be used by the DVLA for their lack of proper facilities.