Hi, I only drive short distances on familiar roads. I am blessed to have my husband as my chauffeur. That being said, it is a difficult lose of independence that I’m trying to adjust to. Luckily there are alternatives like Uber and rides offered through local social services.

I'm 83 and not ready to give up the privilege of driving

I had that problem until I got cataract surgery and it removed all of the stigmatism form my eyesight..

I'm not sure of that illness but I will be Praying for you. And trust me your not ever going to sit at home and waste away. No one in this group will et u 🤗

I hear you Walt and I’m glad you recognize driving as a privilege, but the reality of it is that as we age, with or without eyesight problems driving becomes more problematic because of slowed reaction time and other issues that make us a danger to others. My husband are 83 can no longer drive due to a medication he is in and his impaired mobility from a stroke. Now I am facing reduced vision and the possibility of not being able to drive either. It’s a hard pill to swallow but one we will all have to face someday. That’s when you recognize that driving really IS a privilege not a right