Good eye surgeon
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Good eye surgeon
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
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
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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 !
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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
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