My husband has a cataract and went to the ophthamologist for an eye check and got a letter from the DMV that would pass him for his license. And he did, but wouldn't have if he had not gone to the dr. So now we wait for his new license and making arrangements for cataract surgery.
I had the same thing happen. I was sure I would fail the eye test and sure enough, got a letter to the DMV from the doctor okaying my driving (under 45 mph, no freeways and not after dark), birthday in September, first surgery in November, 2nd in December. (Now I can drive over 45, on freeways and in the dark). Have perfect vision. That was three years ago and guess what? Renewal time again in September, but at least I don't have to go through that again. Minnesota doesn't have online renewal. Edie