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Old 12-02-2010, 11:57   #99
MargaretR
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Re: To old to drive?

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Originally Posted by Greeny View Post
A Dr can do more than eyesight. I do know someone who has Alzeimers and he is still driving , yes he really is.Surely a Dr can take away the driving license or at least report his condition to the DVLA.
With glasses I have perfect vision. An optician once remarked that it was 'pilot's vision'. This 'slow pupil response' happens to some younger folk too. It is just that they won't admit it.

I agree that Altzeimers sufferers will lack the sense to recognise their own limitations.

We must bear in mind that the diagnosis of Altzheimers is a very inexact skill, and sometimes harmless eccentrics can be given that label.

said she, looking out for the men in white coats
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