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<blockquote data-quote="AlisterCat" data-source="post: 1394262" data-attributes="member: 381591"><p>I'm 27. Type 1 diabetic for 11 years, reapplying for my provisional license. I see a diabetes consultant for my care, and have an annual checkup at the eye hospital to check the condition of my eyes. I've had the forms filled out for ages but was waiting on my eye checkup today before I send them off because I don't know if I also need to fill out a different form about my eyes.</p><p></p><p>The doctor noted only minor background changes and that my vision is fine. I have no symptoms associated with diabetic retinopathy. It was described years ago as pre-proliferative, which they explained as not actually a cause for concern but my eyes need to be checked to make sure it doesn't progress. I asked the doctor if I needed to tell the DVLA specifically about my eyes but he wasn't sure but he said there is nothing wrong with them outside diabetic retinopathy (which, I assume, is unavoidable for diabetics).</p><p></p><p>Is filling out the diabetes form enough when applying for a license or will I need to also order and complete a retinopathy form as well? I just don't want to get hit for not informing them even though I know it isn't an issue.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AlisterCat, post: 1394262, member: 381591"] I'm 27. Type 1 diabetic for 11 years, reapplying for my provisional license. I see a diabetes consultant for my care, and have an annual checkup at the eye hospital to check the condition of my eyes. I've had the forms filled out for ages but was waiting on my eye checkup today before I send them off because I don't know if I also need to fill out a different form about my eyes. The doctor noted only minor background changes and that my vision is fine. I have no symptoms associated with diabetic retinopathy. It was described years ago as pre-proliferative, which they explained as not actually a cause for concern but my eyes need to be checked to make sure it doesn't progress. I asked the doctor if I needed to tell the DVLA specifically about my eyes but he wasn't sure but he said there is nothing wrong with them outside diabetic retinopathy (which, I assume, is unavoidable for diabetics). Is filling out the diabetes form enough when applying for a license or will I need to also order and complete a retinopathy form as well? I just don't want to get hit for not informing them even though I know it isn't an issue. [/QUOTE]
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