Should I give up my driver License?

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Should I give up my driver License?

How everyone. My name is John, and hope all is doing well.

I am 25 years old and thinking about giving up my driver License due to a vision problem that has been bothering me since age of 17.

Before I went for my Driver License, I had to visit an eye specialist to correct my vision to 20/20, which was successful. A year after I noticed a tiny little tread in my vision, which said to be a floater. Such tiny little tread had become cobwebs, causing difficulty reading letters. So I went to DMV with the floaters in my eyes and passed my vision test. However, I had a hard time passing my vision test.

I complained to the doctor about whether I was a safe driver or a risky driver. He said I was a safe driver, it’s just that I have floaters that are covering up small letters, and my vision problem should not cause me to fail to see a pedestrian, or to read reasonable road signs, such as the STOP sign, DO NOT ENTER sign, and destination signs.

Anyway, I have been driving for a long time now, more than 5 or 6 years, and I have never gotten a ticket once in those years while dealing with floaters. I have never failed to see the one way road signs.

I have become a strong enthusiast in Moto Vehicles. My current Toyota Camry is pimped, beautiful chrome rims, TVs inside of car, and such. Today my car remains my girlfriend.

Conversely, over the years the floaters have become worse than they were, and I recalled having a hard time passing my vision test due excessive floaters at DMV... Also, the floaters make driving at nights difficult and risky, so I do not drive at nights under no circumstances. My driver License is clean as a whistle, has no points on it, and today I remain a very great driver. However, I do not guarantee passing my vision Test at DMV this year to renew my driver License.

I am expecting a brand new BMW from my mother, not any time soon, but I see my happiness coming to an end, especially that the doctors are unable to remove the floaters from my vision.

I see very great during the days until dust, like about 7:00 PM.

I hear your opinion regarding my issue?

I meant " May I hear your opnion regarding this issue?"

Answer 1

John many people have floaters, they are a nuisance but for the most part harmless...However in your case I wouldn't give up your drivers license, because as long as you can drive safely during the day you can still go out and do things, and see people....Don't cut yourself off before you have to...
If you take the next test and are unable to pass then perhaps you'll have no option but to give it up, but you sound like a cautious and careful driver..Don't give up on the one thing that gives you soooo much pleasure.
God Bless you always, Mona

Answer 2

I've had "floaters" for the past 40 years. Everyone has them. Just make sure you have a vision test (Optometrist or Opthamologist) every 2 years,or more often.
If you have an eyeglass or contact lens prescription, wear them. If your glasses or contacts are scratched or damaged, replace or repair them. Wear sunglasses with UV protection while outdoors.
Diet, exercise, good nutrition, vitamins and supplements like bilberry and blueberry extract are supposed to be good for your eyes, ask your eye doctor about them.

Loss of night vision is another, different issue. Most people begin to lose this ability around age 50, but some lose it earlier. It's possible you may not be able to drive at night.

Beta Carotene and Bilberry might help, but as above, discuss this with your eye doctor.

Answer 3

Driver license

Answer 4

"I complained to the doctor about whether I was a safe driver or a risky driver"

If you feel like you are a risky driver, you are. Period. You're looking for excuses. You're clearly worried; please don't put others at risk. Please don't look for excuses like "my dr said I'm not a risk" (I'm sure that is not what he said; he might not have pulled your license but he didn't say "you aren't a risk") or "what do you, yahoo! strangers, think? Am I a risk?"

This is silly; you have stated in this question and in others that your vision is significantly impaired. I do not believe that the dmv test is given outside after dusk, so... if you can barely pass it (as you've stated) there is something wrong. Adding to the concern is that you are "97% deaf." I know it's hard but there is no reason to risk lives for convenience and fun. Regardless of how much you enjoy cars.

Answer 5

I would get an appointment with an ophthalmologist IMMEDIATELY. An occasional floater is one thing -- I have one in my left eye myself -- but when they start to affect your vision you need professional intervention. Your current specialist does not sound as if he's on the ball.

Answer 6

Well it sounds as if it is only a matter of time until a serious issue arises...why let that happen? can't an opthamologist deterimine the facts for you? Trying to drive is different than driving--an obscured vision is a fatal accident waitng to happen--don't let that fatality be a child you didn't see..Quit while your are ahead. Good luck--your honesty is to be admired

Answer 7

Uhhhh, well I wouldn't voluntarily give up my drivers license. If I could pass the test I would try. Oh, and if your eye doctor is the same person who did the surgery I would seek another opinion. Maybe the surgery caused this...

Answer 8

I feel for you, it must be a tough situation. However, if you hit and killed or seriously injured someone and they found out you have vision problems, you will be in big legal trouble. Good luck to you.

Answer 9

wow, okay, i stopped reading. Good luck with the eye thing....you cant get another surgery to fix it?