Keratoconus
My 17 yr old son is looking to become a commercial pilot in the UK in the next few years.
We were advised to get him 'checked out' and as part of his Class 2 medical (he has to be 18 + for a Class 1 apparently) , it was identified that although he has perfect (6x6) vision, he has a condition called Keratoconus in both eyes.
We are returning to the Eye Consultant shortly to seek further information, as the Consultant is saying that my son will require remedial action (?) on both eyes in the next 3 - 6 months
Apologies, I have no further medical details that I can supply to indicate the severity of the condition or what the Consultant is proposing
We are concerned to what affect this may have on his ability to gain a Class 1 medical and thus become a Commercial pilot in the UK
Has anyone had similar experiences or information or the CAAs take on this condition please ..?