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Old 21st Dec 2007, 12:49
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The dreaded "K" (keratoconus)

Hey all,

Does anyone else on here suffer from this ?

I have it in my left eye, im 26 and it doesnt effect me when using my both eyes, i have glasses but only use them on the computer and they give me normal vision in the effected eye.

My question, is it possible to get a commercial pilots licence with this condition ?

If its not possible with the JAA then how about the FAA ?

Idealy im looking for advice from pilots out there who also have this condition, as flying for a career has being my dream for years, i started training on fixed wing when i was 17 but stopped when i was 18 as i noticed a change in my left eye and was afraid of spending a fortune on training and then being told down the line that i couldnt fly anymore.

Any help would be great.
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