Ophthalmology: Registration
Commons · Question 101464 · Tabled 18 Dec 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Daisy Cooper
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a national register of opticians licensed to carry out DVLA eyesight tests.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 5 Jan 2026
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is responsible for ensuring that all drivers meet the medical standards required for safe driving, including for eyesight. Drivers who notify the DVLA of a medical condition that may affect their eyesight may...