Letter: Clarity on drivers’ vision

In the article ‘Drivers’ vision: should drivers’ eyesight be legally regulated?’ of February 15, John Snelgrove is quoted as saying that he: ‘does not think that opticians are happy with the fact a GP has to inform the DVLA if a patient no longer has adequate vision for driving and is of the opinion that opticians should be able to do this.’

Every optical practice should have an up-to-date copy of the document Assessing fitness to drive – a guide for medical professionals, which is published by the DVLA and can be downloaded as a PDF from their website. This document is aimed at GPs and optometrists, and includes guidance from the General Medical Council and the College of Optometrists.