sandalwood Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just had test and found out that on DVLA eyesight page, visual acuity VA should be 6/12 in each eye! Most opticians do not give the VA measures, you have to ask! According to surgeon if you above 6/12, say 6/13. 6/15 etc, treatment MUST be sought. Otherwise your licence compromised, fined, and invalid insurance. Quite a shock as most people would not know their VA measures. Luckily we found out and are taking measures. IGNORANCE IS NO EXCUSE IN CASES OF LAW? Beware! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watty55 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Hello, Just to add to Sandalwood's comments on eyesight, a VA of 6/12 is the fifth line down from the top of the chart ( Snellen chart ). But for "Normal" driving, ( excluding lorries, buses and taxis) i think it's correct to say that it only has to be achieved in just one eye with a field vision of 140 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Herman Snellen Chart 1862 dutch is the base, but now the logmar chart. Keep me informed what measures were taking. Like lasers or a complete new lens. Very interesting topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 The visual standard for an ordinary (car) licence is that you can read a number plate at 20 metres and you have a visual acity of at least Snellen 6/12 with both eyes open or in the only eye if monocular. This does NOT mean that each eye tested separately has to be at least 6/12. It does mean you can wear glasses (of any strength) if necessary to achieve this. It also means you only need to have vision in one eye. The standards for HGV drivers are higher and these kick in for drivers of motorhomes over 3500 kg at age 70 and above. These require a visual acuity of at least Snellen 6/7.5 in the better eye and Snellen 6/60 in the poorer eye. If glasses are worn to meet these standards, they should have a corrective power not exceeding +8 dioptres in any meridian of either lens. This means you cannot pass the HGV visual standard if you only have vision in one eye. This is taken from the DVLA's guidance for medical professionals at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/670819/assessing-fitness-to-drive-a-guide-for-medical-professionals.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodach Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 There is at least one HGV driver in the Oban area who,I am told, only has one eye and nobody seems bothered. He must be legal as he drives large artics without challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Yes it possible whit a Monocle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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