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Old 7th Jun 2006, 20:18
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Expeditious
 
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High shortsight prescription . .

I'm 22 years old and fresh graduated from the Degree of Mechanical Engineering. I know that I have to pass Class II or Class I medical before getting PPL as initial stage. But the problem is i have a very high prescription of short sight which is:

L: -8.00 -1.5Astig
R: -5.25 -0.75Astig

Will i able to pass Class II and Class I? I can see 20/20 after corrected. But i know that visual acuity of at least 2/20 without optical aid. Do i still stand a chance to become a qualified pilot? I'm also thinking of LASIK if there will be a help to fullfil my ambition as i think that this is the only way i can do. I'm willing to try anything if there will be a help. Anyone is in the similar case with me or can give me some precious suggestion? What should i do for my first step? Where to enquire for this kind of case? Many many thanks for helps.
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