19/11/2025
🚘 A Story Worth Sharing — Because Your Independence Matters 👁️
A few months ago, one of our patients came to me in a panic.
His driving licence had been taken away after a DVLA vision assessment.
He was devastated — and honestly, so was I.
Just months before, I had seen him myself and everything was clear.
To hear he had suddenly “failed” was a shock.
But here’s the difficult truth…
DVLA tests are carried out by contracted providers, and those results are submitted and on occasions like now, the DVLA can make the decision to revoke the licence.
For many people, it feels like their independence is taken away overnight — with nowhere to turn.
Instead of accepting the outcome, we sat together, talked through every option, and decided to challenge this properly.
This is where investment in the right equipment changes lives.
We use the Zeiss Humphrey HFA3 — the gold standard in visual field testing.
It’s the machine hospitals and the DVLA themselves benchmark against.
We completed a full, detailed assessment:
✔️ Accurate field testing
✔️ Full visual acuity check
✔️ Comprehensive eye health review
And guess what?
He appeared to be completely in the clear.
So I wrote a full report — clinically detailed, clearly presented, and backed by evidence — to support his appeal.
The result?
He got his licence back. 🙌🏽
A huge weight lifted.
His independence restored.
He never should have gone through that stress… but I’m grateful we were able to help him navigate it.
And this is what it’s all about for me:
Human connection.
Taking the time to listen.
Standing by people when they feel lost.
And doing everything in our power to support them — clinically and emotionally.
Whether it’s driving, glaucoma management, AMD support, Valeda Light Therapy, or general eye health…
we’re here for you.
Always.
📞 If you’re worried about your vision or driving standards, call us on 01274 019892
🌐 Book online: www.oracleopticians.com
