Initial class 1 with Keratoconus
Last year I was diagnosed with keratoconus in both my eyes, therefore to slow down the progression I had corneal cross lining (CXL) done in January. The latest scans of my eyes showed that I had 20/20 (6/6) vision in my left eye, and 20/32 vision in my other eye with refraction error of 4.25D, both unaided. With a hard contact lens, I almost attained 20/20 vision in my bad eye. I contacted a medical examiner from the CAA and he said that, with the condition that I have (keratoconus), I would not qualify for a class 1 as I would have to attain 20/20 with a contact lens and glasses? I find this weird as I have been informed that glasses can't help someone that has keratoconus, but hard contact lenses can, as they help reshape the cornea. I would be very thankful if someone can inform me what to do, and if its worth doing the initial class 1 exam?