EASA class 1 medical with eye surgery but no documentation
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From: Canada
EASA class 1 medical with eye surgery but no documentation
Hey everyone,
Question for everyone who might have being through this, know someone who did, happens to be an AME (best case scenario lol) or knows the specifics.
I did PRK (Eye refraction surgery) back in 2009. Everything went well, and since I got my FAA and TCCA (Canada) class 1 medical (both aware of the surgery).
Fast forward to 2026 – I want to get my EASA class 1 medical, but the problem is the clinic that performed the surgery went bankrupt and the doctor retired. I have no way of getting any data (specially the before and after numbers). I tried contacting some AeMC, but I live in Canada at the moment and I kinda hit a wall anytime I try.
My understanding is that I have to undergo an Ophthalmologist assessment anyway, so would that be enough? I’d hate to spend money on ATPL theory, flight ticket and the assessment just to be told it can’t be done without the paperwork (information they can and should provide over the phone/email IMO).
Any input or help will be very much appreciated!
Question for everyone who might have being through this, know someone who did, happens to be an AME (best case scenario lol) or knows the specifics.
I did PRK (Eye refraction surgery) back in 2009. Everything went well, and since I got my FAA and TCCA (Canada) class 1 medical (both aware of the surgery).
Fast forward to 2026 – I want to get my EASA class 1 medical, but the problem is the clinic that performed the surgery went bankrupt and the doctor retired. I have no way of getting any data (specially the before and after numbers). I tried contacting some AeMC, but I live in Canada at the moment and I kinda hit a wall anytime I try.
My understanding is that I have to undergo an Ophthalmologist assessment anyway, so would that be enough? I’d hate to spend money on ATPL theory, flight ticket and the assessment just to be told it can’t be done without the paperwork (information they can and should provide over the phone/email IMO).
Any input or help will be very much appreciated!
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From: SW1A 2AA
https://regulatorylibrary.caa.co.uk/...ual_System.htm
This is UK CAA. Likely it will be word for word identical to EASA.
Point (f) should cover it.
This is UK CAA. Likely it will be word for word identical to EASA.
Point (f) should cover it.
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2026
Aviation Qualifications: CPL
Posts: 19
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From: Canada
https://regulatorylibrary.caa.co.uk/...ual_System.htm
This is UK CAA. Likely it will be word for word identical to EASA.
Point (f) should cover it.
This is UK CAA. Likely it will be word for word identical to EASA.
Point (f) should cover it.
Also, it doesn't seem to define "full recovery of their visual function and subject to satisfactory ophthalmological evaluation", unless, and I might be wrong, they mean an exam by ophthalmological that meet the regular Class 1 criteria? (assuming it's being 17 years now post surgery)
