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October 23rd, 2009, 00:45
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| Newbie  Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lexington
Posts: 22
|  Getting back in the air after PRK
So I had PRK about a month ago and I'm about to go back in for my one month follow up. The vision has come back to 20/20 in both eyes and stabilized already which I'm super excited about. What is the process for being back in the good graces of the FAA? My research has led me to a form that I need to have my eye doctor fill out verifying that my vision has recovered to the required levels for my medical, which I then fax in. Is that it? are there other steps I need to take? How quick is the FAA about getting things moved through the process? How will I receive confirmation I'm good to go? Happy Flying! |
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October 23rd, 2009, 11:44
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| Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 3,245
| Re: Getting back in the air after PRK
That is it. Just send in the Form 8500-7 and you are good to go. Now you can buy cool  sunglasses and not those geeky prescription ones |
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October 23rd, 2009, 17:30
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lexington
Posts: 22
| Re: Getting back in the air after PRK
Alright quick and painless! Will the FAA send me some confirmation stating they received the form?
Last edited by ukwildcatpilot; October 23rd, 2009 at 17:33. |
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October 23rd, 2009, 17:54
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| Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 3,245
| Re: Getting back in the air after PRK
No. Keep a copy for your files and take a copy to the AME at the next physical. Tell him you sent it to the FAA.
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October 23rd, 2009, 18:14
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lexington
Posts: 22
| Re: Getting back in the air after PRK
Alright excellent thanks for the info very helpful!
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