Good eye surgeon

[Pegasus912]

Does anyone have details of a good eye surgeon who will be able to diagnose the condition of my eyes, from an aviation perspective?

My problem is that, while one of my eyes is perfect, the other, due to it being very slightly warped in shape, is blurred and would not pass class 2 requirements let alone class 1. In my experience, 'high street' eye examiners are useless as they rarely know aviation requirements, don't give good explanations, and never offer solutions/alternatives (assuming there are some!)

I was hoping someone might know a true 'expert' in the field.
Thanks

[gijoe]

Pegasus,

A little harsh methinks. Whilst I'm not an optician I'm sure they would be a little upset to read this. How about visiting the CAA's website, downloading the vision requirements for the various licences and taking them along to an optician. Maybe not one of the Vision'come here and we'll fit your glasses in 10 minutes'Express types but maybe a smaller and more personal outfit.
I've found them to be very good !

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[cyclicflare]

I had problems with my eyeslight during my class one at Gatwick a few years ago. I visited a specialist eye surgeon in Oxford who flys both fixed wing and choppers.

Dr Paul Rosen
Tel 01865513483

Good Luck

[Pegasus912]

gijoe: Umm, maybe you're right, just my frustrations coming out I think. Sorry opticians everywhere!

cyclicflare: Thanks!

[Blindside]

where do you live??

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Half man, Half jalfrezi.

[gdb1973]

I'm in Oxford. I'd like to get some quality advice about the viability of a Class1 medical, so can I ask who Dr Paul Rosen is?

I'd hate to bother some poor doctor at home!

I'd like to find out if some minor retinal damage I have effects my rights to a licence, basically.

[keendog]

I had some queries about my eyes and Dr. Ian Perry (AME, pilot and very helpful gentleman) sent me to see a consultant opthalmologist, Mr. Irving Luke in Harley Street. Make an appointment with Mr. Luke (or your other chosen opthalmologist) and ask them to send a report to your chosen AME (list on CAA website)who can then discuss with you your prospects for a Class 1. I suspect that if one eye is below class 2 standards (and particularly if you do not have full binolcular vision) then you simply will not get a JAR medical certificate on the basis of the current regime. That was my situation. There is a good chance, however, that you can get an FAA medical certificate (my route) and still fly, although you will not be able to hold a JAR licence.

[Blindside]

gdb1973

Paul Rosen is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Radcliffe Infirmary, he also operates at the Acland, Horton Gen and Moorfields to name a few.

He is one of the most eminent vitreo-retinal surgeons in the UK/world, plus he's a complete all rounder with vast experience of LASIK, PRK and the Intraocular Contact Lens etc.

Plus, he's a nice fella, and he holds a PPL.

You will most likely get to see him quicker if you see him privately (if you can afford it) at the Acland Hospital, Banbury Rd, tel 01865 404142.

regards

[Riccarton]

Mr. Stephen Vardy, Consultant Eye Surgeon, Fitzwilliam (Private) Hospital, Peterborough. Telephone 01733 261717. Ex-RAF eye specialist, very honest, very good.

[dmw69]

Maybe you just need to find an optician who can take the time to talk to you... opthalmologists specialise in surgery and medical treatment - if you need advise about vision then an optician is what you need. Good Luck!