United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 101464
Ophthalmology: Registration
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18 December 2025
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5 January 2026 · Answer
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Summary
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.
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18 December 2025
Written question
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.
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5 January 2026
Answer
The 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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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-12-18/101464
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1866124
- uk · wq-1866124 · source updated 5 January 2026