Hi everyone, its been almost 2 years since the last post. Sorry for bringing up an old topic, but i am curious as to whether there have been any more cases of pilots with keratoconus in the past two years?
I have keratoconus in my right eye which was diagnosed in mid 2006 and it has stabilized while my left eye has 20/20 eyesight without any optical aids. I am currently using RGP lenses for my right eye that can also be correctable to 20/20.
When i was first diagnosed, i was told by my 'respected' eye specialist that i could not be a pilot. My dream of becoming a commercial pilot was rekindled again recently when i heard that my friend would be going for the local ATPL course.
I did some research over the internet recently and found that intacs are FAA-approved for pilots (Federal Aviation Administration - USA). So i am just wondering that if my RGP lens are not suitable, then would a solution such as using intacs be enough for me to pass Class 1 medical exams? I am willing to go to the extent of a cornea transplant as long as i become a pilot.
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Ps: Just providing some websites that talk about the FAA-approved Intacs for pilots