Alchemy
Well-Known Member
So I went to the AME to try and see if I could pass a 1st class medical (don't need it yet, as I don't have an ATP, just a commercial, but wanted to make sure I didn't have some weird medical condition that I hadn't found out about).
First thing we did was a vision test, he told me to stand about 10 feet away from this chart with letters on it and start reading, with my left eye covered up. Well, I couldn't read !*()#%&#$%*@(. I tried it with my right eye covered and I could read the whole thing perfectly, so apparantly I have some serious problems with my right eye.
My AME referred me to an optometrist and said I could probably pass the 1st class after I get glasses. I have an eye apointment this friday, and the AME said he could still pass me on the same physical if I came back within 10 days. I was extremely shocked that my eyesight had deteriorated so drastically in just 2 years!!!! when I took my 3rd class medical 2 years ago, they told me I had 20/20 vision!!!! I really don't understand this, but hopefully it will not present any insurmountable obstacles toward the pursuit of an aviation career.
Anyone know how serious this could be, and what happens if I can't get back within 10 days to finish the medical?
First thing we did was a vision test, he told me to stand about 10 feet away from this chart with letters on it and start reading, with my left eye covered up. Well, I couldn't read !*()#%&#$%*@(. I tried it with my right eye covered and I could read the whole thing perfectly, so apparantly I have some serious problems with my right eye.
My AME referred me to an optometrist and said I could probably pass the 1st class after I get glasses. I have an eye apointment this friday, and the AME said he could still pass me on the same physical if I came back within 10 days. I was extremely shocked that my eyesight had deteriorated so drastically in just 2 years!!!! when I took my 3rd class medical 2 years ago, they told me I had 20/20 vision!!!! I really don't understand this, but hopefully it will not present any insurmountable obstacles toward the pursuit of an aviation career.
Anyone know how serious this could be, and what happens if I can't get back within 10 days to finish the medical?