Vision

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Marc007, Mar 25, 2017.

  1. Marc007

    Marc007 Bobtail Member

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    Ok i had my cdl since 2013. I been a bus driver since 2013. My dot card is going to expire in june. My left vision is good but my right vision is blurry like 20/80. .my insurance wont cover a contact for the right eye. And barley making with rent and everything so i cant pay out of pocket.. So is there a waiver or anything i can fill out or somebody i can contact (call) i drive in city limits only. Not otr. So can they give me a break on this issue. If you know a contact. What is it so i can call?
     
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  3. Highway_Executive

    Highway_Executive Light Load Member

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    What state are you located in?
     
  4. Marc007

    Marc007 Bobtail Member

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    Phoenix Arizona
     
  5. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    You can't get glasses to correct your vision?
     
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  6. Highway_Executive

    Highway_Executive Light Load Member

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  7. Marc007

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    Well i never change my license to intrastate. So i can go otr if i wanted to right now without a problem... I just want to know if you know whats the process of getting a waiver. Or if i can quilify for it.
     
  8. Marc007

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    I have glasses but my right eye still won't pass with 20/40 even with glasses on. I need a contact but cant afford one. Even my insurace wont cover it.
     
  9. Highway_Executive

    Highway_Executive Light Load Member

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    I would call DOT. Not sure how it works in Az but in Illinois you can get the formed signed off by a doctor and it has to be carried
    with your medical card. One of the guys I worked with had a glass eye and carried a exception form.
     
  10. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Eye doctor will take payments won't they?Its not overly expensive is it?
     
  11. Marc007

    Marc007 Bobtail Member

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    Not mine. He wants the full payment up front. Itcis pretty expensive. Unfortunately
     
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