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Postby Andrew MacLean » Tue 15 Nov 2005 2:46 pm

I heard from the DVLA. They have agreed, without a test, that I can see well enough to drive. I guess they contacted my Ophthalmologist and he confirmed that I can see!

I wasn't sure, so I contacted them and the woman on the phone confirmed that it was so! All I need now is insurance and I'll be back on the road again.

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Postby jayuk » Tue 15 Nov 2005 3:01 pm

Excellent news!..How long you been off for?
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Postby Andrew MacLean » Tue 15 Nov 2005 4:25 pm

I suddenly became lens intolerant (and thereofer blind) in March 2003. I've not driven since then, but after surgery and a long period in which my graft remained unstable, things have eventually settled down. How are things with you?
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Postby jayuk » Tue 15 Nov 2005 4:36 pm

Ahh right so thats quite some time I guess...you must be top of the world right now then to be able to get back in the driving seat!

Yeh things going ok..time is of the essence!...havent stopped driving as legaly I am still within legal requirements....
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