Had my physical today = BUT

What is your visual acuity. If it's at the minimum of 20/40 in each eye without corrective lenses , you're OK...you may need glasses if you can't meet those minimum requirements. Never heard of a vision waiver.

 

Going over some FMCSA info I noticed mention of a vision waiver, but did not come up with what I encountered right away, however, I did come by this actual waiver application - a 15 page PDF; http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/docs/Vision_Exemption_Package_0706.pdf

Dear Sir/Madam:
This responds to your inquiry about exemptions from the vision standard in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. To obtain this exemption, you must be qualified under all of the other physical standards in 49 CFR 391.41 without any other waivers or exemptions.
An exemption will only be issued if granting it is likely to achieve a level of highway safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level if none were granted. The information you must submit, which is listed below, will enable us to evaluate the safety impact of any exemption. This is explained in the enclosed interim rule adopted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on December 8, 1998. Following the instructions in this letter will help you meet your requirements under the interim rule. You should consult the rule to understand the process which must be followed before an exemption can be granted.
Here is the specific information about your driving experience, driving record, and vision condition which you must submit to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Any misinformation or required information not submitted may result in the denial of your exemption request.

 

Good...I'm glad you'll be able to find a solution! Keep us all posted on your progress. Wish you all the best!.

 

Repeat after me DEFPOTEC DEF POT EC there now you have 20-20 vision .

Not that I would memorize the chart ......LMAO just saying ........ that's my story and I am sticking to it !!!

 

Thought only "I" did that.

 

Hi HAL380, I hear you on the far/near sight thing. I first had my eyes done that way but when the brain, what little I have, was made to do that I could not see and had to go back and have both eyes set to see far and use reading glasses.

I just started driving school last week and I had 1 little set back as I failed my sight test too. I am being treated for Macular edema in 1 eye, had 1 of 3 needles in the eye and it is a lot better than before the shot. I was 20/200 before and now at 20/50 and need 20/40 to pass.
The school also said I can get a waiver so I can still get my card. When I see my Dr. for the 2nd shot I will ask him to fill out a form for the waiver just in case but I hope the 2nd & 3rd shot will fix my issue.
Oh because I failed sight test we did not do the rest but I am sure that will be fine for me.

Good luck
Dave ----