Vision

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

  1. Marc007

    Marc007 Bobtail Member

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    How bad was your vision at that time? Like 20/80 in both eyes?
    What blood pressure medicine your doc precribe to you?
     
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  3. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Well I only know of one specialist contact for an eye and that has to do with a myopic problem, so yes those are not cheap, however, if you are just trying to get your dot done, then I suggest corrective lens. Even with the myopic problem, you can read an eye chart.
     
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  4. Dumdriver

    Dumdriver Road Train Member

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    Pay a bill late if you have to. Contact them and tell them you'll be paying a little late (give them the reason) and set up a plan for when it will be paid. It won't effect your credit at all if you set it up in advance.

    Your eye sight is too important to play around with.
     
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  5. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    I don't know about where you live, but here in Ohio, your local Red Cross and / or Catholic Charities will most certainly help with a one-time issue, especially since it's pretty much health (AND career!) related. Worth a shot. They helped me afford my steel-toe Redwing Boots when I was first getting into the industry for the 2nd time. I got a $100 voucher. We've all (*most of us*) had tough times.
    I'm blessed to have good insurance or my glasses would put me back over 300 a pair... because I have weird eye stuff too. I don't know the terms like @Ridgeline ... i should pay better attention.
    Best of luck to ya, man.
     
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  6. FLCRACKER

    FLCRACKER Medium Load Member

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    There is not a form for a federal vision waiver. Just a list of the requirements to obtai one. I have a waiver. Takes about 4 months to get from start to finish. FOLLOW IT TO THE LETTER or it will get delayed.
     
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  7. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    @Marc007 ...... how did it / is it going for you?!? Did any of us help?!?
     
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