Corrective flying Spec's

[Rude C'man]

Over the last year I've had a problem with the old NVG's so I popped down the local contactorised opticians to have my eyes tested.
Cut a long story short I need a corrective prism in one eye to stop a problem that is causing me to tilt my head whilst wearing NVGs and therefore giving me secondary problems of neck strain!

Any way got a letter today from IPT at Wyton saying that after consulting the Optomotrist at Craners, they have decided that a prism in CFS is not acceptable and will not be funded for flying duties. I have discovered that I'm not the only one with this problem, one of my front enders has exactly the same problem and has been told the same.

So why can some aircrew be as blind as a bat and have robinsons jam jar glasses and be funded for CFS? yet a mear prism in a plain piece of glass and NO!

Any one shed any light?
The SMC is investigating the letter and will let me know.
If I develop further complications in later life due to wearing atwo TV screens 1/2 an inch from my eyes can I take legal action? Does anyone think I'm right in asking for a written explanation from Cranwell? Any ideas peeps?
Any spelling mistakes are due to the fact that I cant see very well
:cool: I'M BLIND I CANNOT SEE MY EYES ARE FAILING ME !

[Captain Kirk]

Rude C'Man,

I cannot profess to understand the technicalities of your problem but, tentatively, find it disappointing that the Service is not doing all it can to get productive service from it's aviators - at a time when the US forces are not being so 'short-sighted' (soz) - they have recognized the recruiting limitation of 'perfect' vision and are funding corrective surgery for prospective pilots. Nevertheless, there MAY be good reasons behind the response that you received - I suggest that you contact the optometry dept at CW (x6787) and ask to speak to the optometrist. My experience to date is that she is the most thorough and competent professional to ever administer to my eyes, after many years of avoiding the antiquated RAF system like a plague and using civ practitioners. The RAF finally woke up to the inadequacies of the old system and paid a specialist - she really is excellent. Good luck.

[Rude C'man]

Thanks Capt, I am justa little concerned to what the outcome maybe , ie grounding or stop night flying. Ill call her next week on my return to work , thanks for the info

[KPax]

I read on the RAF Intranet today that 'Laser Treatment' on eyes may not be illegal anymore, is this an option for all trades?