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  1. GeorgieB

    dvla visual fields test faulty equipment affected results- anyone else?

    Apparently 650 people were affected and dvla are taking responsibility. Have filed complaint and am waiting for response.
  2. GeorgieB

    dvla visual fields test faulty equipment affected results- anyone else?

    Oh thank you. I am waiting for them to come back to me. Will see what they say. What was the procedure for your friend? Were they successful? My test was last August...when was your friends?
  3. GeorgieB

    dvla visual fields test faulty equipment affected results- anyone else?

    It's really frustrating and appears the machine may be soecsavers so am going to contact the mand kick up a stink. Trekking across London using public transport cost me £125 last week, putting some petrol in my car would have been 20. Tut.
  4. GeorgieB

    dvla visual fields test faulty equipment affected results- anyone else?

    I've taken the test 5 times over the last 15 years...lifestyle changing when you've driven for 30 years and are te only one in your household who drives...pretty far reaching consequences that may be due to a mistake...roll on the new test.
  5. GeorgieB

    Retinopathy and terrified

    It will be fine...eyes feel a bit dry...I've had over 500 laser bursts in 1 eye and about 400 in the other...depends on how much they will do...Docs will advise you about driving but if they've seen it fast you should be fine. Good luck...I cheated and went to docs and got a tranquiliser...
  6. GeorgieB

    dvla visual fields test faulty equipment affected results- anyone else?

    Thanks...I'm interested to know whether this was just the opticians that I used or if it's more widespread than that. Diabetes UK advocacy team are on the case.
  7. GeorgieB

    dvla visual fields test faulty equipment affected results- anyone else?

    Due to laser treatment years ago I have had to take the visual fields test every 3 years to retain my driving licence. I attended usual Diabetic eye clinic July 2014 passed the test. Call for dvla visual fields test came at the end of August 2014...failed the test. Lost my licence...have had...