License/informing DVLA post vitrectomy??

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Hello...bit of a specific query this one - I'm due to have a vitrectomy in one eye fairly soon - I have had laser for proliferative retinopathy in both eyes before, and have repeatedly passed (100%!) the visual field tests, despite on/off perpetual bleeds in one eye. The vitrectomy will be in that eye, which has had the most laser & will be to remove some post laser scarring which has snagged a blood vessel to the aim is overall to improve my vision (or at least stabilise it!). Noone has said anything about how long to not drive for, informing the DVLA etc etc post-op & I can't find anything useful on their website - does anyone have any useful experience to offer?! :confused: The next time I see the consultant will be on the big day! (Yes, I am widdling myself at the prospect of this op!)

Thanks!

Twitchy x
 
Sorry I can't offer any practical advice Twitchy but really hope all goes well and that it's as smooth a ride as possible.

The DVLA do have an email contact I used for a query a while back. I'll look for a link if I can find it.

Rob
 
Twitchy - is there anyone connected with the consultant's clinic eg a specialist nurse who you could phone ahead of the big day, which might be easier on you and more specific than talking to DVLA.

I'm sure you will be advised not to drive home from hospital after surgery, but no doubt you want more detail than that. Generally, people don't have to inform DVLA if temporarily advised not to drive eg 48 or 72 hours after any general anaesthetic (GA). I appreciate that you may not be having a GA, but my point is that DVLA would be overwhelmed if eveyone in that situation informed them around every GA, so they don't require it. Your surgeon is best placed to give advice about not / driving in longer term.

Hope that a phone call to clinic can reduce the widdling a bit! I find that eye staff, in particular (but most medics, too), are very keen to reassure people if they won't have to give up their licences - as long as they tell staff what is bothering them.
 
Hi Twitchy. I hope that everything goes well with the operation xx
 
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