I always was a speccy tw*t
I cannot comment on current medical policy (I escaped 5 years ago!) but I joined in 1991 at age 18, completed IOT, BFT on the JP and got streamed rotory, and all the time wearing glasses.
I did a flying scholarship in sixth form and for the CAA medical they determined I was mildly short sighted and I have worn glasses ever since. Graduated on to flying with soft disposable contact lenses in the mid 90s.
Hope that helps.
Transient.
Last edited by transientdroop; 11th Dec 2006 at 12:19.