throwaway12
New Member
I'm a student pilot who received a 1st class medical ~3 years ago.
Within the past year, I have been experiencing double vision upon waking up that goes away within an hour. The issue resolves itself if I stay away from my smartphone for a few days and I believe it is just a symptom of eye strain from near work.
My optometrist checked everything and said I have a slight esophoria that could be corrected with vision therapy/eye exercises. I have an appointment with a Vision Therapy center in September.
I would like to make aviation my career, but I am obviously worried the FAA will outright disqualify me for a 1st class when I list that I visited a vision therapy program on my next medical.
How can I protect myself? If I mark that box but pass the AME's eye exam in flying colors, will anything come of it?
Thank you.
Within the past year, I have been experiencing double vision upon waking up that goes away within an hour. The issue resolves itself if I stay away from my smartphone for a few days and I believe it is just a symptom of eye strain from near work.
My optometrist checked everything and said I have a slight esophoria that could be corrected with vision therapy/eye exercises. I have an appointment with a Vision Therapy center in September.
I would like to make aviation my career, but I am obviously worried the FAA will outright disqualify me for a 1st class when I list that I visited a vision therapy program on my next medical.
How can I protect myself? If I mark that box but pass the AME's eye exam in flying colors, will anything come of it?
Thank you.