6-7 months ago i failed my initial medical due to a occular muscle imbalance (exophoria). Than i been deffered to a CAA specialist in Gatwick he failed me as well and he told me that is impossible that i will get a class 1 in a rude way and he told me to change my career as well. I was destroyed, my dream was shattered, but i didnt give up. I have than appealed to the CAA for a secondary review but it didnt get any response instantly after 2 months my AME said that my appeal is still in process but i can get a class 2 medical if i want. Than i got my class 2, and my ame said that is impossible that i will get a class 1 (according to him), but my goal was flying commercially, i didnt give up anyways. Today after 5 months i got the letter from the CAA stating that i dont have double vision with the occular muscle imbalance, im outside the limits but the JAR-FCL says if the applicant have good amount of fuaional reserves to prevent diplopia a fit assessment should be considered by the AMS, so they assesed me fit for a unrestricted class 1.
The purpose of this post is that if someone have a eyesight problem like mine or a different one, Dont give up. if you are sure that you dont have double vision, elaborate your case well with a opthalmologist or alone as well if you can, like i did, and appeal to the CAA, they are very kind and helpful.
Obviosuly evrey case is different and success with the appeal is not guaranted but the thing is if you dont give up, you will find your way.
Sorry for my bad english btw
