Hi all,
I have some eyesight questions (yes I know there's many on here but I want more "Tailored" opinions).
To put it bluntly - the eyesight in my left eye is rubbish due to Ambloypia. My prescription is weak (O.D Sph +0.25, Cyl -0.5 Axis 0. O.S Sph +0.75, Cyl -0.25 Axis 20) so I will pass this. My issue is Visual Acuity. At home, when I test myself I am 6/6 together but very very borderline 6/9 in my left eye depending on the day, however whenever I go to the opticians at home they have recently been putting 6/9 or even 6/6 (6/6 is absolutely 100% incorrect). So obviously this leaves me very nervous if I were ever to do a Class 1.
So my first question is, when you do the visual acuity test - is it identical to doing it at an opticians (in that they don't mind you taking it slow) or do they want you to read the lines quickly with confidence.
Secondly, I already hold a UK (EASA) Class 2 Medical from 2018 which needs renewed next year. I take it that if I go for a Class 1 medical it will be done under the Initial guidance rather than a renewal as it will be my first Class 1.
Finally, If I was to do a Class 1 I would do a combined CAA/EASA examination to get both licences. If I completed a MED 162/EASA equivalent by the regular eye specialists I have been using and showed the examiner on my initial, would they take this and pass me based on this or is this just a waste of time?
Thanks in advance for any answers you may be able to give.