Septerra,
I know what it is like to receive one of those disheartening letters, however, I appealed my disqualifying medical condition and was successful after many months seeing specialists and a long wait. I am sure there are avenues you can explore to overcome this hurdle although my knowledge of eyesight standards is limited. As my appeal has just been approved I will be sitting my third assessment day prior to my file being sent to flight screening so fingers crossed. As such I am surprised they conduct the opthalmology test, which I would consider to be a critical test, after flight screening? (or have I misinterpreted your case). This now has me worried, and even though I do not wear glasses my sight is not 6/6...
I understand you do not need 6/6 vision for aircrew and I have not found too much on this forum regarding vision standards which is recent. If anyone can shed light on eyesight standards and their experiences it would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Dan