VISION THREAD (other than colour vision)
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an update on my case:
i have monocular vision( functionally , left eye is 20/200)
i have managed to get a FAA class 1 with the need for a medical flight test to get a soda(statment of demonstrated ability)
and
a class 2 CAA medical with the need for a medical flight test.
i have monocular vision( functionally , left eye is 20/200)
i have managed to get a FAA class 1 with the need for a medical flight test to get a soda(statment of demonstrated ability)
and
a class 2 CAA medical with the need for a medical flight test.
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hi jerry lee
your best option would be to google it for source out the authoirty's website for that answer, as this is a general forum, many ansers appear and many are not accurate, i tired to source but it was not easy, mabye contact them direct..
your best option would be to google it for source out the authoirty's website for that answer, as this is a general forum, many ansers appear and many are not accurate, i tired to source but it was not easy, mabye contact them direct..
A question for those in the know or of similar experience. When down at Gatwick getting my Class 1 a few weeks back i got chatting to a young man also in for his medical. With the sitting about i got chatting to him and it appeared he was set on flying airlines.
He had been in his medical longer than i was and was still there when i left. Just before leaving i asked if all was well and he mentioned he was waiting to see the Dept head as he had not declared laser surgery. I had to go as a friend was waiting to take me to Kent and i didnt catch this his number.
What would have been his outcome? He was a charming young guy and id like to know what happened to him.
He had been in his medical longer than i was and was still there when i left. Just before leaving i asked if all was well and he mentioned he was waiting to see the Dept head as he had not declared laser surgery. I had to go as a friend was waiting to take me to Kent and i didnt catch this his number.
What would have been his outcome? He was a charming young guy and id like to know what happened to him.
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When you have had a laser op. then the class 1 takes a bit longer - due to them performing additional tests. One of the tests with me involved eye drops to open up the corneas so the examiner could have a look at the back of my eye. All this slowed the whole thing down considerably. I doubt they have seen their a**e as I have forgotten to tick a box on a form as well but then mentioned my laser-op when they asked verbally. The doctor just ticked the box and it was fine. Mind you, in my case it was obvious I simply forgot to tick the box - if they asked him and he lied but optical examiner then has found (through examining of the eye) that he DID have the op, well, thats different I suppose 
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New Eye Test
Having sat on my specs. once too often I have little option other than replace them, however it seems sensible to have an eye test rather than simply buy using the previous prescription.
Given my medical renewal is not due I am unsure how to ensure I remain legal?
Assuming my prescription will have changed (for reading only) what is the procedure? Given I already hold a valid class 2 is it necessary to have the necessary examinations, suffering the related costs, to fully complete Med 162, including colour vision etc. and once complete do I send it directly to the CAA, do I send it to an AME for approval only, or to the CAA via an AME?
Given my medical renewal is not due I am unsure how to ensure I remain legal?
Assuming my prescription will have changed (for reading only) what is the procedure? Given I already hold a valid class 2 is it necessary to have the necessary examinations, suffering the related costs, to fully complete Med 162, including colour vision etc. and once complete do I send it directly to the CAA, do I send it to an AME for approval only, or to the CAA via an AME?
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Glasses
Hi
Would someone be able to help me please or point me in the right direction regarding whether if you wear glasses can you still become a commercial pilot,my boy is looking into it and it would be good to know before pursuing this career.
many thanks
Would someone be able to help me please or point me in the right direction regarding whether if you wear glasses can you still become a commercial pilot,my boy is looking into it and it would be good to know before pursuing this career.
many thanks
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Just came across this, was all i could find regarding EASA - medicals in the future.
http://easa.europa.eu/ws_prod/r/doc/...202008-17c.pdf
http://easa.europa.eu/ws_prod/r/doc/...202008-17c.pdf
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EASA medical requirements are expected to be a bit more relaxed with regards to visual limits. I guess EASA should take over by April 2012. The PDF file above is only the draft for the final rule making, however it could well be very similar to the actual future requirements.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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I too obtained a Class 1 last year and it was issued with a deviation due to my eyesight prescription, however the deviation won't be removed until I obtain my CPL.
I was told when I had my initial exam done that EASA might not accept deviated medicals but it would be a few years before their new rules came into force. I was therefore worried when I received the standard letter a few weeks back stating that EASA guidelines were coming into force next April!!
I contacted the CAA straight away about it as I may be hard pressed to get the remainder of my exams passed and CPL completed before this time. I was told by the CAA that they are still none the wiser what the new guidelines will be or when EASA's new medical standards will come into force. It didn't fill me with too much confidence to be honest as the last thing I want after having spent so much time and money training for my CPL for them to turn around and say my medical is no longer valid.
I also asked the CAA how much notice they anticipate they could give to people like myself of when the impending changes will come into force and again they couldn’t answer that either
I was told when I had my initial exam done that EASA might not accept deviated medicals but it would be a few years before their new rules came into force. I was therefore worried when I received the standard letter a few weeks back stating that EASA guidelines were coming into force next April!!
I contacted the CAA straight away about it as I may be hard pressed to get the remainder of my exams passed and CPL completed before this time. I was told by the CAA that they are still none the wiser what the new guidelines will be or when EASA's new medical standards will come into force. It didn't fill me with too much confidence to be honest as the last thing I want after having spent so much time and money training for my CPL for them to turn around and say my medical is no longer valid.
I also asked the CAA how much notice they anticipate they could give to people like myself of when the impending changes will come into force and again they couldn’t answer that either
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Currently, I have Class 3 Medical Certificate and I want to start my PPL-ATPL training.
So I need to get Medical Class 1 before I start my education.
The only problem is my eyesight. I`m short eye sighted a bit.
Accordingly, to JAR Cleass 1 Initial Examination Visual Standards:
Eye standards for a first-class airman medical certificate are:
(a) Distant visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye separately, with or without corrective lenses. If
corrective lenses (spectacles or contact lenses) are necessary for 20/20 vision, the person may be eligible only
on the condition that corrective lenses are worn while exercising the privileges of an airman certificate.
(b) Near vision of 20/40 or better, Snellen equivalent, at 16 inches in each eye separately, with or without
corrective lenses. If age 50 or older, near vision of 20/40 or better, Snellen equivalent, at both 16 inches and
32 inches in each eye separately, with or without corrective lenses.
As far as I understand if I wear glasses or lenses I can pass initial medical eye sight tests?
Do I understand text correctly? In every day life I don`t wear glasses, but I`m not sure I could see smallest letters in the chart. (I think I can see middle section of the chart and above). So the main question is:
- If I have glasses (not very strong), can I pass initial Class 1 vision test or on initial test I should have 100% vision?
(Sent emails to a few AMEs and still waiting for the answer)
So I need to get Medical Class 1 before I start my education.
The only problem is my eyesight. I`m short eye sighted a bit.
Accordingly, to JAR Cleass 1 Initial Examination Visual Standards:
Eye standards for a first-class airman medical certificate are:
(a) Distant visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye separately, with or without corrective lenses. If
corrective lenses (spectacles or contact lenses) are necessary for 20/20 vision, the person may be eligible only
on the condition that corrective lenses are worn while exercising the privileges of an airman certificate.
(b) Near vision of 20/40 or better, Snellen equivalent, at 16 inches in each eye separately, with or without
corrective lenses. If age 50 or older, near vision of 20/40 or better, Snellen equivalent, at both 16 inches and
32 inches in each eye separately, with or without corrective lenses.
As far as I understand if I wear glasses or lenses I can pass initial medical eye sight tests?
Do I understand text correctly? In every day life I don`t wear glasses, but I`m not sure I could see smallest letters in the chart. (I think I can see middle section of the chart and above). So the main question is:
- If I have glasses (not very strong), can I pass initial Class 1 vision test or on initial test I should have 100% vision?
(Sent emails to a few AMEs and still waiting for the answer)
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Hi
Would someone be able to help me please or point me in the right direction regarding whether if you wear glasses can you still become a commercial pilot,my boy is looking into it and it would be good to know before pursuing this career.
many thanks
Would someone be able to help me please or point me in the right direction regarding whether if you wear glasses can you still become a commercial pilot,my boy is looking into it and it would be good to know before pursuing this career.
many thanks
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/49/SRG_MED...ember2010).pdf
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Yes. I`m sure. Taken from here JAR Class 1 and 2 medicals | Medical | Safety Regulation
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Eye laser surgery
I am considering eye laser surgery and want info regarding, where is the best Hospital/practice for laser eye consultation?
I persume in London , any suggestions please. Either a private practice or particular eye hospital.
I persume in London , any suggestions please. Either a private practice or particular eye hospital.
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MOORFIELDS is the one. However, it is usual to be referred there by a GP - if you are NHS authorized - otherwise it will cost you a BOMB. The route then will be private then Moorfields if it is thought that is the route. It would certainly be faster.