Hypertropia as a pilot. FAA?

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silvenkovich

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Hello everybody!
Long time lurker here. I am a 22 year old male who was been recently diagnosed with a slight hypertropia on my right eye. I have never ever had double vision in my life (diplopia).

I discovered I had this condition after failing a stereopsis test. I recently started wearing glasses and my vision can be corrected to 20/20 no problem.

Do you guys know if this condition will ultimately end up becoming an issue when getting a third / second / first class medical certificate? I have yet to seen a rule on this by the FAA.

I have always wanted to become I pilot. This condition is all new to me.

Thank you
 
Hi Silvenkovich.

Without knowing the exact type of hypertropia present it is difficult to say. Most smaller misalignments (tropias) can be corrected with spectacles if necessary. If it is totally asymptomatic I would have your eye doctor fill out a FAA From 8500-7 report of eye evaluation.


They don't need to fill in every box, just the ones that pertain to the ocular alignment. Make sure the eye doctor gives some history particularly that you have never experienced diplopia.

Best Regards,

Aaron Florkowski, MD
FAA designated Senior AME
www.kansascityame.com
 
Hi FlightSurgeon,

Thanks for the response. I have hypertropia in my right eye with a 2-diopter misalignment. I have been using corrective glasses for a couple of months now, but I've never experienced diplopia. I also read that there are no depth perception requirements for the third class medical, which is reassuring.

In your experience, will this cause any hurdles on the road when getting a first or second class medical in the future?

Thanks!
 
silvenkovich said:
Hi FlightSurgeon,

Thanks for the response. I have hypertropia in my right eye with a 2-diopter misalignment. I have been using corrective glasses for a couple of months now, but I've never experienced diplopia. I also read that there are no depth perception requirements for the third class medical, which is reassuring.

In your experience, will this cause any hurdles on the road when getting a first or second class medical in the future?

Thanks!
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Hi Silvenkovich,

Typically if a misalignment of that size is treated and not symptomatic the FAA will issue a medical. May require you to wear the glasses.

Best Regards,

Aaron Florkowski, MD
FAA designated Senior AME
www.kansascityame.com
 
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