i have glaucoma, will i be able to drive?

Question

i am 16, almsot 17 and starting my online drivers ed. however i am scared that i might fail the vision test.
i do not know my perscription, i never pay attention, but i do have glasses
i dont wear them usually, i wear sun glasses most of the day and I see amazingly well sunset and night time. Therefore if i pass, i might be driving at sunset and night.
Anyways, do you guys know any legit eye vision charts where i can put it on my laptop and know how far to stand away from so i can see if i will pass my vision test or not.
The only thing that worries me is the vision test. I know, weird huh? :(
i live in California,
Southern California, orange county to be exact
i could go to the dmv and try to test my vision but the dmv is very far away from where i live
is there any handicap things or something? My workability at my school said there is a machine that actually measure ur perscription, so i am hoping that will help?
if you guys got any good suggestions and tips, please
oh btw, my glasses just help me see things VERY clear, mostly in the daytime
is glasses sopose to do that or help you see far?
people say just bring your glasses and ull be fine, but i feel like my glasses doesnt help me see far

Answer 1

One thing is sure, you will be unable to get a CDL. You had better go to a good eye doctor for a full evaluation.

Answer 2

I got glaucoma myself since 30 years old, I am now 56. I went to the Texas Department of Safety as usual when time up to renew (5 years) and they passed me like everyone else, I had told them the true that my eyes are not to good but they checked me and still passed. Just go and leave it to God to decide what next.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Ouch, glaucoma is always a red flag but you can pass anyway.



Why don't you go to an optician and get a checkup they will tell you if you will fail or not.

It is a LOT better then a dodgy on-line test.



Good luck.

Answer 4

Well a normal person would WANT to see clear, especially when driving. Yes you need to take your glasses and yes you need to use them when you drive. They aren't just to help you see far. They are to help you see CORRECTLY, they are vision correction devices.