Eyesight Issue for Initial Aviation Medical Class 1 [NZ]
Hey Guys,
My first post here - nice to be here!
I’m 27 and just starting out in aviation. I’m heading to flight school next year and want to heard for the airlines. Went to get my initial Aviation Medical Class 1 and flew through except for the EYES. I have a number of issues with my eyes but the glasses nearly solve them all. My vision score is 6/6 for both eyes, 6/6 for my right eye, BUT 6/9 for left eye (that’s WITH glasses on). This is marginal and right on the borderline. A fail is anything worse than 6/9 in either singular eye. My eyes have generally settled now that I am 27 years old.
Should I go through my flight training (and associated massive student loan) when my eyes are this level now? I will pass this Medical now but I am worried that as the years go by, just a small degeneration could get me a failed medcial anytime in the future. Then I’d be out of a job.
I’d love to hear any opinions, ideas or stories...