Again, thanks to all. To be honest I feel quite positive. I have an appointment on Friday, hopefully this will give me a bit more information on it.
In addition I have looked at the Australian and Canadian vision requirements, I am no specialist but I may have an option there. Not sure about South Africa, the website was down. Any other options?
All I need to find out now is...if I know I would pass the vision requirements for another state, can I do the IR etc here and then go to my chosen country and just do the CPL?
I'll email a few schools tonight.