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Blurred vision at distance

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will16075
will16075

I don't know if this is a real eye issue or not but I need someones advice.

So basically I got my drivers license a few months ago and a few days ago when I went driving with my supervisor, I had a bit of trouble seeing the speed limit number on the sign. The sign displayed 60/km but it looked like 80km/h, I am unsure what the exact speed limit was at that time, it could have been 80km/h to 60km/h or vice versa. I did see the correct number once I got closer. BTW I was travelling to the sign at 90km/h. 

Also, when I used to watch news on my TV whilst sitting on the couch I could read like the title of the story/topic down the bottom and the smaller words down the bottom and the time in the corner, well now I can't. It's blurry but once I get closer I can see it very well. 

I want to get my eyes tested but I'm scared the Optometrist might deem me "unsafe" to drive thus losing my license and not being allowed to drive. That'll literally destroy my life to crumbs. I forgot to mention that I'm 18 years old and male. I did pass the eye sight test at my local motor registry. 

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  • rizwanyounis516
    rizwanyounis516 will16075

    Posted

    You must take advice from experience eye specialist I think he will help you out. According to my understanding you eye sight is week.
  • Supercst
    Supercst will16075

    Posted

    Your doctor will probably pick this up at your next eye appointment when he/she checks your vision. If not, I would say it's a good idea it's a good idea to tell him/her anyway. It's most likely correctable, and I doubt you'll lose your license. You might, however, need to buy a pair of glasses, but you should talk to your doctor before any of that.
  • Light
    Light will16075

    Posted

    If you are short sighted, which is how it sounds, he'll just prescribe glasses for driving.

    Job done!

    Same if astigmatism is to blame. Don't worry, there are prescirptions lenses for most things like that.

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