Two Cathay Pacific captains lose eyesight during flights
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Fume event?
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Classical migraine can start at any age. There can be substantial loss of vision in the early stages. This symptom can be the first one knows about it. Shock could easily cause the other symptoms the captain suffered.
This is not the place to ramble, but will go over the issues on the medical section if needed. There is a type of migraine that causes sudden blindness in one hemisphere. Totally black on one side of a central vertical line. In my opinion, although very rare to begin with no previous history, the danger is real enough to consider when deciding on the minimum qualifications of the only other pilot on board. |
Originally Posted by Loose rivets
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...In my opinion, although very rare to begin with no previous history, the danger is real enough to consider when deciding on the minimum qualifications of the only other pilot on board.
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There is a type of migraine that causes sudden blindness in one hemisphere It can last about 30 minutes as it progresses across your field of vision. |
Also very low BP BTDT
but I'm quite sure the incident was followed by in depth interviews and medical analysis, so no need for our speculation without knowing more. |
Another “syndrome” that can cause blindness is Temporal Arteritis which is an auto immune disease of the arteries. I am sure investigations were done and a diagnosis made. Hopefully the pilots are recovering/coping, I wish them well |
Originally Posted by IcePack
(Post 10455355)
[left]Another “syndrome” that can cause blindness is Temporal Arteritis which is an auto immune disease of the arteries.
These events are most likely coincidental and unrelated, but we'll see what comes out of the diagnoses - if they are made public. |
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