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Forum: Medical & Health

8th Apr 2021, 16:13

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VISION THREAD (other than colour vision) 2

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Posted By RatherBeFlying

If the CAA won't accept prisms, move to Canada.

If the CAA won't accept prisms, move to Canada.

Forum: Medical & Health

7th Apr 2021, 16:45

Replies: 458

VISION THREAD (other than colour vision) 2

Views: 285,027

Posted By RatherBeFlying

I've been prescribed prisms by optometrists on my...

I've been prescribed prisms by optometrists on my glasses since my teens. Your optometrist can likely do the same and recommend exercises.

My ophthalmologist sent me to an orthoptist a few years...

Forum: Medical & Health

22nd Aug 2020, 15:52

Replies: 458

VISION THREAD (other than colour vision) 2

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Posted By RatherBeFlying

I have the reverse of your problem. One pair...

I have the reverse of your problem.
One pair with full distance correction; fortunately I can just make out the instruments without bifocals. For far sighted people there are lower half lens...

Forum: Medical & Health

12th Aug 2020, 14:50

Replies: 458

VISION THREAD (other than colour vision) 2

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Posted By RatherBeFlying

You might want to contact your national CAA to...

You might want to contact your national CAA to explore their long-term experience with pilots who have undergone similar surgery.

Forum: Medical & Health

10th Feb 2020, 16:12

Replies: 458

VISION THREAD (other than colour vision) 2

Views: 285,027

Posted By RatherBeFlying

I remember hearing of an eye injury to my...

I remember hearing of an eye injury to my teacher's son. He lost vision in that eye, but eventually obtained a Class I medical and CPL in Canada in the 70s. The CAA tends to lag.

Forum: Medical & Health

25th Jul 2019, 14:48

Replies: 458

VISION THREAD (other than colour vision) 2

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Posted By RatherBeFlying

For rare conditions, it totally depends on your...

For rare conditions, it totally depends on your national CAA - could be anything between allowable and permanent denial.

In the US, pilot unions and associations have expertise to help members...

Forum: Medical & Health

24th Jul 2019, 13:59

Replies: 458

VISION THREAD (other than colour vision) 2

Views: 285,027

Posted By RatherBeFlying

Dr Google has some information on Visual Snow. It...

Dr Google has some information on Visual Snow. It seems to be a neuro ophthalmic disorder and like tinnitus you have to learn how to live with it.

Forum: Medical & Health

7th Mar 2018, 01:40

Replies: 458

VISION THREAD (other than colour vision) 2

Views: 285,027

Posted By RatherBeFlying

I got a Transport Canada Class I some four...

I got a Transport Canada Class I some four decades ago with what has recently been diagnosed as a "4th optic nerve palsy" by an orthoptist.

Prisms do the job along with a subconscious head tilt....

Forum: Medical & Health

12th Dec 2017, 16:49

Replies: 458

VISION THREAD (other than colour vision) 2

Views: 285,027

Posted By RatherBeFlying

I would consider getting the initial done while...

I would consider getting the initial done while you can get it as the standards tend to be more stringent for initials than renewals.

An NZ AME will know better.

Forum: Medical & Health

8th Nov 2017, 16:23

Replies: 458

VISION THREAD (other than colour vision) 2

Views: 285,027

Posted By RatherBeFlying

Acceptable in Canada as well as US

That was me in my early thirties. The AME noted that I would be flaring late and it did take considerable extra time to get my landings right.

Then a new optometrist prescribed prisms. I almost...

Forum: Medical & Health

15th Mar 2016, 02:08

Replies: 458

VISION THREAD (other than colour vision) 2

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Posted By RatherBeFlying

You might get the medical, but have difficulty...

You might get the medical, but have difficulty finding employment with a history of LASIK.

Have a look at LASIK Complications, Risks: 10 Reasons NOT to Have LASIK...

Forum: Medical & Health

28th Nov 2015, 05:30

Replies: 458

VISION THREAD (other than colour vision) 2

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Posted By RatherBeFlying

SLT

First of all, there's no need to do anything until your intra ocular pressure, IOP, becomes elevated. Check the IOP at your optometrist who will advise on how often you need the check.

Drops...

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