Driving

When it comes to what a child will or will not be able to do, driving is often one of the first questions that arise for someone with nystagmus. Although the majority of people with nystagmus cannot pass the DVLA sight test, some can and have been driving for years without incident.

Taking driving lessons and passing a test is for a rite of passage for many young adults. If someone is unable to become a member of this ‘club’ they may feel socially excluded and for the first time and begin to realise the full extent of the limitations nystagmus could place on their future such as choices of where to live, work or study.

However, if someone is registered visually impaired there are various travel concessions that are available. For example, they will be able to apply for a Disabled Person’s Railcard which can give someone up to a third off their travel.