Pre-LASIK refraction limits
Hi all,
I'm wondering if anyone can help me with this...
I've had a UK class 2 medical for about 10 years, & had LASIK surgery a few months ago. My eyesight is now more or less perfect, & I'll have no problem passing any eyesight tests for a renewal.
However, I'm a bit concerned about the CAA stating that the pre-LASIK prescription must not be worse than +5. My pre-LASIK prescription was approx +6 in both eyes, which would not pass an initial class 2 medical, but would pass a renewal as there are no limits on refraction for renewals (my eyes were better than +5 for my initial medical 10 years ago but deteriorated slightly over the years).
So my question is - can anyone confirm that the pre-LASIK-prescription limits only apply to initial medical exams, and not to existing class-2 medical holders? The CAA don't make this clear on their website.
Thanks in advance,
John