Aspiring Pilot - Seeking Class 1 & 2 Medical advise before commencing training.
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Aspiring Pilot - Seeking Class 1 & 2 Medical advise before commencing training.
Aspiring Pilot - Seeking Class 1 & 2 Medical advise before commencing training.
Hi, I hope everyone is doing fantastic and awesome.
So, I am currently 22 years of age and I am an undergraduate student. I was hoping to embark on my training throughout the modular route over the next year or so.
However before doing so, I was hoping to get an input from anyone out there who may be able to offer any advise in regards to the following concern I am having. This concern of mine has simply put my pursuit into the aviation industry to a halt for almost a year now.
The concern I am having is with my my vision, as the vision in both of my eyes does not qualify for 20/20 vision. My right eye is 20/20 but not quite 20/15. My left eye is noted to be 20/40. This cannot be corrected. I have been to the local SpecSavers store here in UK for an eye test, and have been advised that my vision condition is called Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) and cannot be corrected. However I am still able to see everything clearly at almost most reasonable distances. I have been to a specialist here in the UK for a consultation and they have confirmed that my vision in my left eye cannot be corrected with any form of aid. However they said there may be a chance with vision therapy NOT surgery, but there is small margin of success. However this is significantly costly and wanted to see if anyone else has ever had to face anything like this.
I have been advised to just go and take the class 1 Medical exam and see what happens but I thought I'd get ahead of any surprises which may come my way.
I will appreciate any advise, experiences or inputs shared.
Thank you for viewing my post, I appreciate it very much.
## Also Please forgive me if this post was slightly extensive.
Hi, I hope everyone is doing fantastic and awesome.
So, I am currently 22 years of age and I am an undergraduate student. I was hoping to embark on my training throughout the modular route over the next year or so.
However before doing so, I was hoping to get an input from anyone out there who may be able to offer any advise in regards to the following concern I am having. This concern of mine has simply put my pursuit into the aviation industry to a halt for almost a year now.
The concern I am having is with my my vision, as the vision in both of my eyes does not qualify for 20/20 vision. My right eye is 20/20 but not quite 20/15. My left eye is noted to be 20/40. This cannot be corrected. I have been to the local SpecSavers store here in UK for an eye test, and have been advised that my vision condition is called Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) and cannot be corrected. However I am still able to see everything clearly at almost most reasonable distances. I have been to a specialist here in the UK for a consultation and they have confirmed that my vision in my left eye cannot be corrected with any form of aid. However they said there may be a chance with vision therapy NOT surgery, but there is small margin of success. However this is significantly costly and wanted to see if anyone else has ever had to face anything like this.
I have been advised to just go and take the class 1 Medical exam and see what happens but I thought I'd get ahead of any surprises which may come my way.
I will appreciate any advise, experiences or inputs shared.
Thank you for viewing my post, I appreciate it very much.
## Also Please forgive me if this post was slightly extensive.
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Can I point you in the direction of https://www.pprune.org/medical-health-62/
There might be more chance of an AME' seeing your question.
There might be more chance of an AME' seeing your question.
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Hi
The CAA website has quite a lot of information on what conditions are acceptable/unacceptable for a class 1 medical in the guidance material section under professional pilot medicals. If you haven't already definitely check there before you go for your initial medical exam as you may be able to rule it out before spending the £600+. If you're still unsure about it, go to a doctor/optician and show them the eyesight or vision section of the guidance material as there are quite a lot of technical terms but they should be able to decode everything and give a more solid answer. At the end of the day, you'll need the medical to do your training so go ahead and get it done if you want but if I were you I would exhaust all other options first, you may save yourself quite a bit of money- I spent around £1600 in total due to some unexpected complications (an anomaly on my ECG-apparently quite common) and have only just received my medical certificate after a lengthy process of around 6 months of testing and waiting. I'm over the moon that I finally have an unrestricted class 1 but it wasn't a particularly fun process. As a disclaimer, I'm definitely not an expert by any means and for all I know you may breeze through it, I'm just giving my opinion on what I would probably do.
Best of luck and whatever you decide to do I hope it all goes well and you get your medical! :-)
The CAA website has quite a lot of information on what conditions are acceptable/unacceptable for a class 1 medical in the guidance material section under professional pilot medicals. If you haven't already definitely check there before you go for your initial medical exam as you may be able to rule it out before spending the £600+. If you're still unsure about it, go to a doctor/optician and show them the eyesight or vision section of the guidance material as there are quite a lot of technical terms but they should be able to decode everything and give a more solid answer. At the end of the day, you'll need the medical to do your training so go ahead and get it done if you want but if I were you I would exhaust all other options first, you may save yourself quite a bit of money- I spent around £1600 in total due to some unexpected complications (an anomaly on my ECG-apparently quite common) and have only just received my medical certificate after a lengthy process of around 6 months of testing and waiting. I'm over the moon that I finally have an unrestricted class 1 but it wasn't a particularly fun process. As a disclaimer, I'm definitely not an expert by any means and for all I know you may breeze through it, I'm just giving my opinion on what I would probably do.
Best of luck and whatever you decide to do I hope it all goes well and you get your medical! :-)
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Well, as far as I know, your vision must be able to be corrected to 20/20 for Class 1. If it cannot be corrected but you somehow manage to get Class 1 issued, think twice before commencing to spend such a huge amount of money for training simply because your subsequent Class 1 renewal may be unsuccessful and then... Money wasted and big disappointment.
I'd strongly suggest to consult a qualified doctor on this matter. Maybe a surgery is possible or there is any other solution...
I'd strongly suggest to consult a qualified doctor on this matter. Maybe a surgery is possible or there is any other solution...
de minimus non curat lex
Ask your GP to refer you to a Consultant who has had dealings with the CAA medical dept with your condition. They will clearly know the requirements for a medical and are best place to argue your case if you are marginal.
No one eye worse than 6/9. With both eyes 6/6 or better.
No one eye worse than 6/9. With both eyes 6/6 or better.
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Ask your GP to refer you to a Consultant who has had dealings with the CAA medical dept with your condition. They will clearly know the requirements for a medical and are best place to argue your case if you are marginal.
No one eye worse than 6/9. With both eyes 6/6 or better.
No one eye worse than 6/9. With both eyes 6/6 or better.
