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No medical for dispatch, so neither surgery would be a factor.

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Let me clarify...I am thinking of sticking with the pilot route, understand there is no need for medical for a dispatcher.

I still need to keep my medical if I am going to fly for fun.
 
BSUbronco said:
I am not sure where I am going to go right now - it's a lot to think about at the moment....

I may post this on the medical board, but does anyone know if there is a wait time with lasik or laser eye surgery?

I think this will help me sway my decision of what I want to do.
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It took me 2 days to recover fully from the surgery. I am not 100% sure if the FAA makes you wait a period of time but I do not in law enforcement, you have to wait a year before you can apply - at least it was that way 8 years ago.

It would be a good idea to get your dispatchers license just in case you can't hold a medical. My uncle had this happen to him when he was 45, got his ticket while learning how to fly years ago and came in handy - was able to stay with the company he flew for and keep his retirement.
 
I getting Lasik this Friday - from what I was told, I won't be able to drive, read the computer/Ipad or watch TV. I will have a follow up appointment the following day to which I will have my vision back. I am looking forward to getting it and ditching my contacts and glasses!

I will let you all know how it goes!
 
Todd Weber said:
I getting Lasik this Friday - from what I was told, I won't be able to drive, read the computer/Ipad or watch TV. I will have a follow up appointment the following day to which I will have my vision back. I am looking forward to getting it and ditching my contacts and glasses!

I will let you all know how it goes!
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Good luck! Let me know how it goes because I am also considering this. I'm so over these stinking contacts!!
 
womanpilot73 said:
Good luck! Let me know how it goes because I am also considering this. I'm so over these stinking contacts!!
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I had Lasik done 6 years ago. You can see right out of surgery (it was pretty wild. doctor had me look at a clock on the wall, which of course I couldn't read worth a damn. After surgery he sat me up and lo and behold I could make out the time, sort of). Depending on your doctor he will give you something to relax you, but you are completely conscious and can see the whole time except when they use the karototomy thingy (can't remember the name of it off hand), which covers the entire lens. Your eyes are completely numb, you don't feel anything going on. Just remember to always stare directly at the dot. If you don't move, each eye takes about 15 seconds. You'll be sent home with entirely uncool looking old person sunglasses, your eye drops, and some goggles to wear while you sleep. You'll be a bit loopy from the Valium (or wherever they give you) and instructions to sleep it off for 4 hours. Do it. I didn't sleep but I did lie in bed for 4 hours. For the first week you're going to have "random vision" where each time you blink your vision will change. Completely normal, don't panic. Follow your doctor's instructions IMPLICITLY.

I still have 20/12.5 vision. I can't answer about the medical question, as I wasn't actively flying at the time, but I did go flying about 9 months later with zero problem. Was nice to be able to wear sunglasses!
 
Okay...I can finally get to a computer and tell you about the surgery.....

Overall, it went well...I was there for about 3 hours with all of the stuff to prep you for the surgery. The actual surgery last about 10 minutes total for both eyes. They do give you something to relax you and you can ask for as much as you want unless you look tired. You will be aware for the surgery and will feel no pain. Once it was done, I could see but it was very cloudy - you will feel some pain after the surgery, mainly a burning feeling but it will go away after a few hours. They recommend you to go home and sleep for at least 3-5 hours, if you don't sleep you will need to keep your eyes closed, so it is best you do sleep (they also recommend getting a pain and sleep aid like Advil PM). The next morning, I could see but some objects were blurry - this is normal because of the healing in the cornea and can take up to 4 weeks for objects to become sharp...Right now I have 20/20 vision but will have the potential of 20/15 after the healing.

It's weird not wearing contacts or glasses but it feels great! I strongly encourage anyone who wears glasses or contacts to look in to getting this done!

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
 
Todd Weber said:
Okay...I can finally get to a computer and tell you about the surgery.....

Overall, it went well...I was there for about 3 hours with all of the stuff to prep you for the surgery. The actual surgery last about 10 minutes total for both eyes. They do give you something to relax you and you can ask for as much as you want unless you look tired. You will be aware for the surgery and will feel no pain. Once it was done, I could see but it was very cloudy - you will feel some pain after the surgery, mainly a burning feeling but it will go away after a few hours. They recommend you to go home and sleep for at least 3-5 hours, if you don't sleep you will need to keep your eyes closed, so it is best you do sleep (they also recommend getting a pain and sleep aid like Advil PM). The next morning, I could see but some objects were blurry - this is normal because of the healing in the cornea and can take up to 4 weeks for objects to become sharp...Right now I have 20/20 vision but will have the potential of 20/15 after the healing.

It's weird not wearing contacts or glasses but it feels great! I strongly encourage anyone who wears glasses or contacts to look in to getting this done!

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
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Awesome...glad to hear it went well for you. I'll definitely continue to consider getting LASIK because I HATE wearing contacts everyday and hate glasses even more! :-)
 
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