driving and diplopia

Last edited 06/2019

Group 1:

• Must not drive and must notify the DVLA.
• Driving may resume after the DVLA has received confirmation that the diplopia is controlled, for example by:
  • glasses or
  • a patch for which there is an undertaking to use it while driving (but note the requirements for monocular vision above).
• Exceptionally, a stable uncorrected diplopia endured for 6 months or more may be licensable with the support a consultant specialist's report of satisfactory functional adaptation.

Up-to-date guidance may be obtained from the publication "At a Glance Guide to the Current Medical Standards of Fitness to Drive" and the website www.dvla.gov.uk.

Reference:

• (1) DVLA (March 2019). For Medical Practitioners. At a glance guide to the medical standards for fitness to drive.