Blindness!
Mint with a Hole
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Blindness!
Firstly I know this topic has been covered many times but I have a slightly different worry on this.
Topic being..eyesight.
Currently I am in the RAF as a FC and on completion of my 22yrs was hoping to attempt the transition into civilian ATC as I believe I would enjoy it.
When I applied for FC, the eyesight requirements were+/- 8 diopretes and mine were -4 ish.
Had a medical recently and was shocked to discover my eyes are now -4.75 and -5.75(obviously have to were lenses which correct my vision perfectly).
My concern is that having read a previous thread on here, is it correct that on application to ATC your eyes must be within the +/-5? I have I misunderstood?
In addition, are there any circumstances where this would be overlooked..ie any experience etc etc?
Thanks
(a very worried)
Polo
Topic being..eyesight.
Currently I am in the RAF as a FC and on completion of my 22yrs was hoping to attempt the transition into civilian ATC as I believe I would enjoy it.
When I applied for FC, the eyesight requirements were+/- 8 diopretes and mine were -4 ish.
Had a medical recently and was shocked to discover my eyes are now -4.75 and -5.75(obviously have to were lenses which correct my vision perfectly).
My concern is that having read a previous thread on here, is it correct that on application to ATC your eyes must be within the +/-5? I have I misunderstood?
In addition, are there any circumstances where this would be overlooked..ie any experience etc etc?
Thanks
(a very worried)
Polo
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Talk to the CAA medical branch at Gatwick - they're the only ones that will be able to give you a definitive answer (As well as doing your initial medical anyway).
Have a read of Medical Certification for ATC and if that doesn't answer your question drop them an e-mail or give them a ring - you'll find them extremely helpful.
Have a read of Medical Certification for ATC and if that doesn't answer your question drop them an e-mail or give them a ring - you'll find them extremely helpful.
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Due to your background and the fact that you probably meet the renewal standards for a Class I medical, I'd say your chances were fairly decent. Speak to Adrian Chorley (chief optometrist...I think)in the CAA medical division.
Best of luck,
V1R
Best of luck,
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Polo
Get OUT of the Bunker. My eyesight is still crap but it improved by over 30% in 6 months post exiting the hole at Boulmer. (Sitting at the back of the class for the hard sums course, having real windows and not staring at a screen 12" away might have had something to do with it)
Cheers
Spotter
Get OUT of the Bunker. My eyesight is still crap but it improved by over 30% in 6 months post exiting the hole at Boulmer. (Sitting at the back of the class for the hard sums course, having real windows and not staring at a screen 12" away might have had something to do with it)
Cheers
Spotter
