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Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
DVLA confirms exactly when you should declare eye conditions — 3 are exempt
DVLA guidance focuses on a shorter list of notifiable eye conditions than it once did, as the previous one could have applied to almost every driver who'd ever had their eyes tested The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has set out specific rules explaining when drivers must declare eye conditions. Understanding these rules is essential for anyone who drives in the UK, as failing to notify the DVLA about certain medical conditions can result in a fine of up to £1,000 and potential prosecution if involved in an accident. You are legally required to inform the DVLA if you have any eye condition that affects both of your eyes, or your functioning eye if you have sight in one. This requirement also applies if a healthcare professional — GP, optician or eyesight specialist — has told you that you may not meet the eyesight standards for driving. The DVLA's guidance focuses on a much shorter list of notifiable eye conditions than it once did, following concerns that the previous list was overly broad and could have applied to almost every driver who'd ever had their eyes tested. Per the DVLA's most recent updates from summer 2023, car and motorcycle drivers must declare the following six eye conditions: Blepharospasm — involuntary tight closure of the eyelids Diabetic retinopathy (even following laser treatment) — a complication of diabetes, driven by unchecked blood sugar levels in the back of the eye Diplopia — double vision Glaucoma — the leading cause of blindness worldwide, which occurs when the optic nerve is damaged between the eye and the brain nyctalopia — night blindness Retinitis pigmentosa — a rare genetic condition that causes a loss or decline in vision over time If you have any of these conditions, you must notify the DVLA, even if you feel your vision is adequate. You can do this by visiting The DVLA's guidance sets out three common eye conditions that do not need to be declared — short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hypermetropia) and colour-blindness (achromatopsia). You also do not need to notify the DVLA if you have had surgery to correct short sightedness and meet the required eyesight standards for driving. To drive legally, you must be able to read a car number plate (made after September 1, 2001) from 20 metres away, with glasses or contact lenses if necessary. You must also achieve a visual acuity of at least 0.5 (6/12) on the Snellen scale. It is also necessary to have an adequate field of vision, which can be assessed by an optician if in doubt. If you are unsure whether your condition affects your ability to meet these standards, you should seek advice from an eye care professional. If you have been told you may not meet the standards, you must inform the DVLA.
Daily Tribune
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
King's Cup Festival Looms Large at Bahrain Turf Club
TDT | Manama The Bahrain Turf Club's preparations for the His Majesty The King's Cup festival are set for this Thursday and Friday, March 6-7. Ramadan has silenced the usual roar of local sports, but out at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club in Sakhir, horse racing is ready to take the reins. Big Races, Bigger Prizes The King's Cup festival is the jewel in the crown of the 2024-25 Bahrain Turf Series—a 12-race stretch with a cool $1 million in prize money and another $80,000 in bonuses up for grabs. Thursday gets things rolling with two races, each carrying a $100,000 purse: a 1200m sprint and a 2000m test, both restricted to horses four years and up. Trainers and owners have until 10 AM today to lock in their runners and jockeys, and the buzz is already electric about who's going to show up. Then Friday ups the ante with the King's Cup and Crown Prince's Cup—both elevated to Listed status this year as part of the series. We've already seen some fireworks in this series. Back in December, the opening round gave us Swift Asset, a local star, and Ireland's Snellen crossing the line first. The points chase—15 for a win, 10 for second, and so on—keeps everyone on their toes, with a $40,000 bonus waiting for the season's top dog. The Isle of Jura last year springs to memory ahead of this event - started in the handicaps, then stormed through to snag both cups. That's the kind of magic this week could deliver. Yusuf Buheji, the Turf Club's CEO, said they're dead-set on 'pulling in new faces and keeping the energy high,' and it is evident in the setup. This season's new floodlights—a game-changer pushed by club chairman His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa—will bathe the track in light, turning these night races into something special. Bahrain's Equestrian Star Keeps Rising Bahrain's horse racing scene is on a tear, and this festival is the latest proof. Just last November, Sir Alex Ferguson's Spirit Dancer defended his title in the $1-million Bahrain International Trophy—broadcast to 38 countries, no less. The Turf Series has been a magnet for international talent too; the Al Riffa Cup earlier this year had horses like Get It and Deep Intrigue in the mix. Add in the new Total Performance Data hookup—live tracking and timing stats—and you've got a setup that's as sharp for fans as it is for the pros. This week's festival follows their 20th meeting of the season last weekend, and the momentum's clear. The floodlights, the global pull—Bahrain's getting serious about being a racing hotspot. For now, it's all eyes on the Turf Club.
