Glaucoma & Driving
Glaucoma causes progressive loss of visual field. One needs to have a certain level of visual acuity and visual field to be able to be driving safely on the road.
It is advisable that you inform the DVLA if you have Glaucoma. It is your personal responsibility. You can be fined up to £1,000 if you don’t tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving. If you’re involved in an accident, you may be prosecuted.
Glaucoma patients will need to fill a V1 form(https://www.gov.uk/glaucoma-and-driving) and the DVLA will most likely advise you to go for a binocular (with both eyes open) Esterman visual field test with one of the designated local centres near you(you can usually chose from the list of centres). The field test plotting on the top left is an Esterman binocular visual field. Discuss with Mr Raj if you have any concern.
Futher information:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/medical/aag.aspx
https://www.gov.uk/glaucoma-and-driving
Private & NHS patients
How to see Mr Raj
For private patients & referrals
Mr Akash Raj
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma specialist & Cataract surgeon
(Alternate Thursday AM)
Colman Hill
Halesowen
West Midlands
B63 2AH
Appointments:
01384 632 640
Private Secretary: Liz Carter : 01384 632 636
Fax: 01384 632702
FAO Liz Carter
Mr Akash Raj
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma & Cataract specialist
BMI The Priory Hospital, Edgbaston
For NHS Referrals through GP/Opticians
Mr Akash Raj
Consultant Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma Lead)
Pensnett Road
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 2HQ
Phone: 01384456111
Extn. 5815 (NHS Secretary: Lyn Eaton)
Fax: 01384244880
FAO Lyn Eaton
Mr Raj's private consultation times
Telephone consultations @ mutually convenient times. Please see options above.
Thursdays (alternate) 9am to 12 Noon @ West Midland Hospital, Colman Hill, Halesowen.
EveryThursday (2 pm - 4 pm) @ The Priory Hospital, Edgbaston(With prior appointments only)
Ashby Eye Clinic:
Every Friday at Dr Dawes's Surgery. Please call the surgery for appointments.
The Surgery, Ashby
30 North Street
Ashby-de-la-zouch
Leicestershire, LE65 1HS
Tel: 01530 417415
Please lookout for timings.
http://www.thesurgerynorthstreetashby.nhs.uk
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