Is it possible to get a drivers license in Illinois

Question

if your left eye went blind....I have a license but it is time for renewal. my eye has a damaged optic nerve.

Answer 1

Yes, but...any condition which could affect your ability driving must be reported on their form and signed by your physician.  

http://www.sos.state.il.us/publications/... is the form.

To quote them (see http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/d... )

Notifying Our Office

By law, you are required to file a Medical Report Form, completed by your physician, if:

you have any medical or mental condition which could result in a loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to safely drive a vehicle, or

you take any medications that may impair your ability to drive.

Each time you renew your Driver's License you must also resubmit the form.

It is your legal responsibility to notify our office within 10 days of becoming aware of any of these conditions. Failure to do so may lead to the cancellation of your driver's license and driving privileges.

Notification must be sent in writing to:

Secretary of State

Medical Review Unit

2701 S. Dirksen Parkway

Springfield, IL 62723