Can I still be a pilot?

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Or will I just require glasses in the future?

Just got home from my DOT physical. Hearing is excellent, in great shape.

But I have concerns about my vision.

My distant vision is fine, 20/20!

However, my near vision was off. In the right eye my vision (according to this test) is 20/30.

My near left vision is 20/40.

I had to look in this view finder and look for a complete circle.

So, what's up doc, any reason for concern? The doctor said my vision is fine, but if I'm concerned to ask (you) my AME.

Can I still get a class1?

[akaFlyboy 4]

I just got mine done today. Same issues. Doc said I have to carry what he called cheater glasses but no problem giving me a 1st class pass.

Cheater glasses - Wal-mart, Costco, 5-12 dollar glasses. 1.25 power more than fixed my upclose focus problems. You probably noticed that at night it is even worse (low light conditions). Good Luck

[N826AW]

My vision is faaaaar worse than that and I have a Class I. Granted I wear glasses but you should be fine!

[Maximillian_Jenius]

It was just for my job, so I didn't get too worried. But, I thought of the larger implications.

I saw them giving a guy the same test, with the lights off. I was gon' ask for a redo. I took mine with lights on.

But was like meh!

When I took my last DOT physical last year I had 20/20 all the way around. Doubt my vision has gotten that bad in only a year.

I read with no glasses.

[aloft]

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

I saw them giving a guy the same test, with the lights off. I was gon' ask for a redo. I took mine with lights on.

....

I read with no glasses.

Maybe you should start! How old are you, Matthew? Might be presbyopia creeping in on you.

FYI, you'd likely do worse with the lights off...narrower depth-of-field with your pupils dilated, much like a camera with a wide-open aperture will have less in focus than one closed down tight.

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by aloft

Maybe you should start! How old are you, Matthew? Might be presbyopia creeping in on you.

FYI, you'd likely do worse with the lights off...narrower depth-of-field with your pupils dilated, much like a camera with a wide-open aperture will have less in focus than one closed down tight.

My mom and my sister both read with glasses, I *think* that my sister has to drive with her glasses on. My half brother and sister have no need for glasses.

Oh, and I'm 31!

And I took my last vision screen at my previous DOT physical in the dark and got 20/20.

Again, that was only last year.

[Nismaxdan]

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

My mom and my sister both read with glasses, I *think* that my sister has to drive with her glasses on. My half brother and sister have no need for glasses.

Oh, and I'm 31!

And I took my last vision screen at my previous DOT physical in the dark and got 20/20.

Again, that was only last year.

My vision is way worse and I got a class 1 with a stipulation, "Holder must wear corrective lenses."

[My Flight Surgeon]

Relax my friend. The distant vision is perfect and the FAA allows 20/40 near without correction. You will have no trouble getting a First Class without restrictions for vision

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by My Flight Surgeon

Relax my friend. The distant vision is perfect and the FAA allows 20/40 near without correction. You will have no trouble getting a First Class without restrictions for vision

You callin' me a hypochondriac?

Thanks!

[My Flight Surgeon]

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

You callin' me a hypochondriac?

Thanks!

No, but looking forward to a beer with you in LAS

[Maximillian_Jenius]

Originally Posted by My Flight Surgeon

No, but looking forward to a beer with you in LAS

Too right mate!