Eye exam... waiver?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by joerus42, Feb 8, 2012.

  1. joerus42

    joerus42 Bobtail Member

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    Okk, soo I have sort of a bum eye I'm far sighted and an astigmatism... whatever that means. I'm 20/100 without glass with glass i'm 20/40-20/50, so everyone has been talking about this "blue card" you get from your optometrist well I don't have a blue card. So I got a valid written exam paper that was printed out online from my optomology office, saying I was 20/40 in my left eye with corrective lenses signed and license numbered and everything from the optomologist. I'm just wondering should I just take this paper with me too the dmv when I take my permit I mean you can't override what a health care PROFESSIONAL says right?

    Lol, I probably won't stop bumping this thread until I get a professional answer to this.
     
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  3. 3 Dog Nite

    3 Dog Nite Light Load Member

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    All of the drivers on this forum are professionals.:biggrin_25511:
     
  4. Ridgerunner665

    Ridgerunner665 Road Train Member

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    I'm not sure what is required as far as eyesight goes....but I imagine you'd get a better answer from a doctor that gives DOT physicals, call one and ask.
     
  5. Ridgerunner665

    Ridgerunner665 Road Train Member

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    I looked it up...

    You're qualified if...
    Possible exceptions....though not always granted
     
  6. joerus42

    joerus42 Bobtail Member

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    Lol, I cannot wait to be one myself. If this doesn't seem to workout and for some reason they don't take my paper I was thinking about driving a bus(greyhound, martz, etc)? Someone told me the vision requirements are harder for a bus and some told me they aren't.
     
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  8. joerus42

    joerus42 Bobtail Member

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    Okk I totally understand but from what I read is if I have this valid paper from my professional doctor it said I'm 20/20 in both eyes with corrective lens, 20/40 in my bed eye and 10/20! in my left eye. It said if I have a problem seeing at the dmv like the snellen chart perhaps that I will have to get a paper from a doctor saying i'm 20/40 in my bad eye. That was all read on this site.

    Bump, if anyone can confirm it would be highly appreciated.
     
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