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Retinal treatment and driving
If you have had retinal treatment you may need to tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Find out which questionnaire you need to complete for the driving licence you hold.
Car or motorcycle driving licence holders
If you have had retinal treatment in one eye
If you have had retinal treatment on one eye - you will not need to tell DVLA about your medical condition provided you have no other medical condition in the untreated eye.
If you have had retinal treatment in both eyes
If you have had retinal treatment in both eyes - you will need to tell DVLA about your medical condition.
To tell DVLA please download the medical questionnaire 'V1' and send it to DVLA.
Bus, coach or lorry driving licence holders
If you hold a bus, coach or lorry driving licence - you will need to tell DVLA if you have had retinal treatment in one eye or both eyes.
To tell DVLA please download the medical questionnaire 'V1V' and send it to DVLA.
Where to send your completed questionnaire
You can send your completed questionnaire to DVLA by fax or post.
Fax
0845 850 0095
Post
Drivers Medical Group
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1DF
If you suffer from any other condition please navigate to the relevant page using the A to Z.
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