Does anyone know where I can get a Goldmans vision check?? I am borderline on an Estermanns test
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That depends on where you live! If the DVLA have asked for you to have this test, they should have also sent you a letter telling you which Optician will do the test.
The test has to be done by a DVLA approved optician - if you have received the information from them, you'll need to contact the Medical Branch in Swansea to find out what's required.
The test is thorough, but I scored 100% - and that was last year after copious lasering in both eyes, whereas I found the Eastermanns machine quite vague and difficult at times.
The test has to be done by a DVLA approved optician - if you have received the information from them, you'll need to contact the Medical Branch in Swansea to find out what's required.
The test is thorough, but I scored 100% - and that was last year after copious lasering in both eyes, whereas I found the Eastermanns machine quite vague and difficult at times.
I haven't been offered a Goldmans ... I am borderline fail on Estermanns and have had licence revoked. I have lost my job as a result and am challenging the DVLA decision - I need help!
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ConradJ
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I'm sorry to hear that.
You have two issues here:
1) DVLA ruling on your eyesight / licence - you should request a retest, etc.;
2) Job loss - are you self-employed or an employee?
You have two issues here:
1) DVLA ruling on your eyesight / licence - you should request a retest, etc.;
2) Job loss - are you self-employed or an employee?
They have refused a retest so I am looking to get a Goldmans privately. I was employed as an auditor so car was essential ....
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How long had you been employed with the company?
The BDA say a Goldmanns is not done by fixing vision on a fixed spot - you are allowed to move your centre of vision (?) am not 100%
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27years employed.... They waited over 12months before offering a pay-off and I think were more than fair
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ConradJ
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Try these people: http://www.ledc.co.uk/info-goldman.htm (home page = http://www.ledc.co.uk/index.htm)
(I just 'googled' Goldmans Field test, just in case London is too far.)
As long as you were 'happy' with the payoff - otherwise, you would have been entitled to an alternative role owing to your disability. Good luck with job hunting.
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