Vision Experience - Class 1 Medical
Hello,
I’ve seen a lot of threads on here with people panicking about their vision and worrying that they won’t pass the Class 1 Medical. I just want to clear a few things up and put some peoples minds at rest. I have just had my medical and passed it.
Try to ignore anything on the forum that states you have no hope if your over the initial limit. The CAA guidelines state that you can be assessed fit if you exceed the initial requirements, provided there’s no pathological condition. Basicallly, the eye specialist at the medical will send a report to a consultant, who will review it and sign it off if there are no issues. It then goes to the CAA to sign off.
The CAA guidelines also state you can be assessed fit if you drastically exceed the requirements and you’re going for a renewal. Again, there must be no pathological condition, and depending on how bad your refraction is, you would be required to see a specialist either every two or five years.
I have been through this and passed with no problems. Please don’t worrry if you are over the initial requirements. You are still able to obtain the Class 1.
I hope this helps some people.
Thank you