Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 101464
Ophthalmology: Registration
Tabled: 18 December 2025
Answered: 5 January 2026
Question
Daisy Cooper
Liberal Democrat — St Albans
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
Simon LightwoodThe 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...
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