What to do and how to do it?

[oliverpollard]

I feel like I am stuck in a position I dont know how to deal with and would appreciate some advice.
I have always wanted to be a pilot. There is nothing else I want to do. Whilst presenting doing a law degree at Uni of Birmingham, as a back up it is clear I am not happy.
I have 11 GCSE at A/B grade and 3 A levels at A grade (Geography/Law/English). I also have other qualifications. However these results do not shadow the fact my eyesight is below that specified by BA. I need some sort of advice about how to achieve my aim including and the next step I need to take.
I am going to a aviation lecture on wednesday in london that i attend yearly. However, my situation is quite different and the lecture does not ever make it clear what I should do. Does anyone know what I should be doing? Cheers.

[DHC Twin]

Oliver, Seems to me if it weren't for your eyesight you'd be a cand for all the usual sponsorships etc.Instead you may have to go about things the long way round.Sorry mate.What are your circumstances?

[Grandad Flyer]

I would suggest your first move would be a phone call to the CAA medical department, to find out if your eyesight is good enough for a Class 1 medical. Perhaps even go do a medical. If you can't get that then you are not looking at flying for the airlines.
If you pass then you can start looking at your options.

[JT8]

Oliver,

Check the CAA/JAA eyesight standards on their website. BA apparantly (I heard a rumour here) have changed standards and are now simply in line with the JAA Class 1 (-5/+3D).

Good luck, and remember, where there's a will there's a way. :)

JT8