Type 2 Retinopathy

[Statianus]

I have just received my first retinopathy report and it states that I have background retinopathy in my right eye. Do I need to inform DVLA?

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[Lazybones]

As your a Type 2 diabetic, and provided that you comply with the UK legal regulation in being able to read a vehicle number plate at the required distance, it shouldn't be necessary for you to inform the DVLA in this instant.
However you do need to keep an 'Eye' on this situation to ensure that things don't deteriorate and if you are worried then get a qualified Optometrist or Optician to examine you and confirm that in his/her opinion you are safe to drive.
As with any form of diabetes, it is so important in the long term to achieve good stable blood/glucose control so that these sort of problems are prevented in the first instant or at best controlled or reversed.

 

[noblehead]

I have just received my first retinopathy report and it states that I have background retinopathy in my right eye. Do I need to inform DVLA?

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No you don't need to inform the DVLA, you only need to do this if treatment starts at a later date such as the use of laser treatment.

Have a look at the following article, it has a wealth of information and advice on diabetic retinopathy:

http://www.diabeticretinopathy.org.uk/back_diabetic_retinopathy.html

 

[Statianus]

Thanks both.

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[Dark Horse]

Background retinopathy does not affect your sight so is of no interest to the DVLA. There is a leaflet explaining when you need to inform the DVLA:-
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/503546/INF188X2_150216.pdf
Other information:- https://www.gov.uk/diabetes-driving

Note that reasons for informing the DVLA may include hypoglycaemia, use of insulin, receiving laser treatment for retinopathy. Rules are stricter for bus or lorry drivers.