I found this on the CAA website,
The proposed changes are that:
Refractive error limits for class 1 initials – will become +5 to –6 dioptres.
Refractive error limits for class 2 initials – will become +5 to –8 dioptres.
Near esophoria limit for class 1 initials - will become 8 dioptres.
Keratoconus for all classes - will no longer be disqualifying for initial class 1 if the applicant meets the visual acuity requirements. Additionally at revalidation/renewal the frequency of follow-up will be at the discretion of the AMS.
Visual field defect for all classes – applicants may be considered fit if the binocular field is normal.
Ambylopia - The visual acuity in the other non-amblyopic eye should be 6/6 with or without correction. (Previously the 6/6 acuity had to be achieved without correction)
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?ca...90&pageid=4764
Yet to be approved I presume but a step in the right direction
