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Old 25th Jul 2014, 05:23
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mnehpets
 
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I have heard of laser eye surgery (Lasek and Lasik) but there is now a lens replacement procedure - CLARIVU.

Does anybody know what the CAA's attitude to this procedure is?
As I understand it, clarivu is basically the same as an IOL operation for cataracts. CAA's guidance for cataract surgery for class 2 holders is simply to be grounded until the eye(s) have recovered:

Visual System GM | Medical | Personal Licences and Training

However, there may be other issues depending on the type of IOL that is used. Specifically, multifocal IOLs can't be used:

Guidance for Pilots/ATCOs Requiring Glasses for Reading | Medical | Personal Licences and Training

Have you considered bifocal or progressive *glasses*?

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