Amblyopia

[up with the clouds]

Hello, I have a condition called "amblyopia" or commonly named "lazy eye". I am currently 15years old and 16 in a few months, im looking into training for a ppl in the U.K but obviously it wont be so simple for me! My vision is slightly blured when only using my left eye which has amblyopia, I can struggle reading small/medium size writing but when not focusing on reading it gives a "not bad" general image. My combined sight with both eyes is perfectly fine but would I still face problems in the medical for a ppl? Any help is appreicated

[HEATHROW DIRECTOR]

Get it fixed while you are young. My wife had that problem and it was never treated so she suffered with poor vision in one eye all her life.

[Phororhacos]

from https://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx/default.aspx?catid=49&pagetype=90&pageid=13885

Class 2
(c) Visual Acuity
In an applicant with amblyopia, the visual acuity of the amblyopic eye shall be 6/18 (0,3) or better. The applicant may be assessed as fit, provided the visual acuity in the other eye is 6/6 (1,0) or better, with or without correction, and no significant pathology can be demonstrated.



If your amblyopic eye can't make out the 6/18 line (ask your optician), then there is this ..

(2) An applicant with substandard vision in one eye may be assessed as fit subject to a satisfactory flight test if the better eye:
(i) achieves distant visual acuity of 6/6 (1.0), corrected or uncorrected;
(ii) achieves intermediate visual acuity of N14 and N5 for near;
(iii) has no significant pathology

May I suggest you download this... http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/49/Ophthalmology%20Form%20MED162.pdf

take it to your optician and get it filled out then contact a local AME

Medical Examiners Database Search | Medical | Personal Licences and Training (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?appid=21)

and ask him or her to advise you.

[up with the clouds]

Thank you very much, this has really helped me and pointed me in the right direction. I will let you know how i get on :)

[BackPacker]

I see you've taken my advice to heart, on both counts. Well done and good luck in finding the answers you're looking for.:ok:

[up with the clouds]

Yes i have BackPacker, thank you :ok:

[BackPacker]

You're welcome.