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Hefty
The "blind in one eye" bit is all a bit misleading.
The eyesight in my right eye is awful, to the point that if I cover my left eye I can't read a number plate from 20 meters (the UK driving test standard) even with my glasses on. I can't even read a number plate from 2 meters away with my glasses on (right eye only).
(With glasses on and using both eyes I can read a number plate from way further than 20 meters.)
I would assume that the driver in question has had his eyesight assessed since the accident and was able to read a number plate from 20m away, so it's good enough for UK driving.
I know I ask my optician/consultant if I'm still able to drive each time I see them and they keep telling my yes. Luckily my keratoconus is way less pronounced in my left eye, so I don't have to hand my license in just yet.
https://help.rnib.org.uk/help/daily-living/transport-travel/monocular-drive
What is a bit baffling is how the standard for eyesight for doing community service is somehow higher than the standard for eyesight for driving.