I had my stroke in April. Advised the DVLA at that time. Failed the vision test in August then passed in October. Specsavers advised the DVLA and I was approved to drive in November. That said, I am now driving again, but only for 15 minutes a day, as I get so incredibly tired. Between August and October, I used the Visual Attention Therapy app to improve my left peripheral vision and I had scalp acupuncture which seemed to help.
I really wouldn’t be in a mad rush to get back on the road, let your brain do a bit more healing first. Driving is very hard on a fragile brain, so many things to think about at the same time. I am amazed at how knackered I get on country roads that I’ve driven on daily for 20 plus years.
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So pleased you are driving , i had been driving for 3 months after my stroke when i hadn’t been diagnosed yet! Up and down motorways with no problem?, these comments are all very helpful in giving me some hope ,will look at the therapies
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I am still not siting for dvla to let me drive I had my bleed oct 22 they surrendered my licence for a year they said but still I have not heard after repeated letter phone calls and have a clean bill of health from dr eye clinic and neuro surgeon who says there is no problem! I don’t understand I feel I’m able to drive and yet getting so frustrated as my bus pass runs out in March and I’m going to be stuck as I cannot walk really now a days… I will be ringing again next week to find out what the hold up is.
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That doesnt sound good! I found i could call them and am away from home atm and will do so when i return.why cant you renew your bus pass? As i have said having another visual peripheral test on march 7th with Boots opticians,wish me luck ,am not looking forward to going home and having my husband drive me around!
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I downloaded an app to my phone prior to my ophthalmology visual field test. It helps you to practice scanning your eyes back and forth - am sure it helped. I passed with 100% accuracy. Cost £10 
but was worth it to me. I can’t for the life of me remember the name of it ( I’ve since deleted it ) - have searched.
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