As mentioned previously, you can take a Medical Flight Test, after which you will be issued a Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA). The SODA exempts you from the vision requirements of the class for which it was issued going forward. I had an airman complete the process recently. Started with no flight experience and six months later was issued the SODA.
Aaron Florkowski, MD
FAA designated Aviation Medical Examiner
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