Dave Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I have a relative with poor eyesight. She really can't read a book without wearing glasses or contact lenses. Recently she was told by her optician that soft contact lenses don't suit as they keep cracking and she won't wear hard lenses. She refuses to wear glasses... so this leads me to a dilemma. I don't reckon that she should be on the road without some form of eye correction. But who do i go to? Obviously I don't want her to know it's come from me, but i've already told her that she's not to carry my kids in her car. I worry that she will be involved in an accident and to be honest i wouldn't be surprised if it were her fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Thats a tough one. Why won't she wear glasses, I can understand her maybe not wanting to wear them all the time but surely its not a problem in the car. My Sister has glasses for driving but she is fine the rest of the time I think its only very slight but she still things she should be as safe as possible and rightly so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Talk to her doctor - it's a legitimate thing you're trying to do here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Mook's spot on - If you talk confidentially to her doctor about your concerns he/she should find a diplomatic way of helping her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisel Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 What does she say when you ask her why she won't wear glasses for driving? Does she wear glasses for anything? Is the wearing of glasses the issue for her? You imply that she does use them for reading, or was that just the cracking contacts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Yea, I don't know why she won't wear glasses. I just think she is being stubborn. Maybe she is vain (she has no reason to be so), but it's got to the point that i think I should take it further. Maybe i should write to the DVLA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steffiraf Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 Maybe you should point out to her that if she is required to wear glasses for driving and she has an accident when she is not wearing them, then her insurance could be invalid. The fact of whether or not anyone should be wearing glasses/contact lenses is endorsed on on your driving licence. Per booklet D100, section 17 'you MUST tell dvla if you have any of the above condtions(visual condition included). Otherwise you are committing an offence that can lead to prosecution and a fine of up to £1000' 'A person who knowingley makes a false statement for the purpose of obtaining a driving licence is liable to a fine of up to £2500' HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounce Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 You said she can't read a book without glasses, i need glasses for driving but not for reading, so i think you need to find out if she really does need them for driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 According to my last eyesight tests, I don't need glasses for driving but my sight is assisted by doing so. Any sensible/responsible driver would surely welcome any driving aids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Let me assure you that she needs them for driving!! She had an accident in her younger years that left her with astigmatism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330dcoupe Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I have a relative with poor eyesight. She really can't read a book without wearing glasses or contact lenses. Recently she was told by her optician that soft contact lenses don't suit as they keep cracking and she won't wear hard lenses. She refuses to wear glasses... so this leads me to a dilemma. I don't reckon that she should be on the road without some form of eye correction. But who do i go to? Obviously I don't want her to know it's come from me, but i've already told her that she's not to carry my kids in her car. I worry that she will be involved in an accident and to be honest i wouldn't be surprised if it were her fault. [/ QUOTE ] Mate, sometimes we have to do what's right - whether of not it hurts the person your doing it too/for. The simple facts are, judging by your post, this person is a high risk to other motorists and pedestrians and it's best if she wasn't on the road at all. for one, she effectively has no insurance cover - am i right? I'm not sure who you should or could report her too, that will take affect immediately. DVLA - will take months - Insurance brokers - she will go else where - police - seems too extreme. hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Yea, I don't know why she won't wear glasses. I just think she is being stubborn. Maybe she is vain (she has no reason to be so) [/ QUOTE ] Strange considering people purchase designer frames with flat lenses these days because they want to wear glasses. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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