Posted on March 11, 2010.
cataract implants, and the pilots do they mix? Ive had my eye on a PC to restore my vision
(NOT: laser eye surgery)
My eyesight is back 20:20, but a side effect of the op is a cataract began to form on my left eye
Although the doc says its fine at the time and in no way removes my view, it can still continue to train at a point where it will be necessary to sort.
If you do not know the only way to correct the cataract is replaced by an implant.
The implant, unlike the human cornea, can move and change direction to that effect is set at a focal length.
For example I need glasses for the rest of my life reading because the focal length of the implant will be for long distances.
If I end up having an implant will this affect my chances of getting my pilot's license
Talk to your ophthalmologist. A year ago, a new type of implant was developed intraoccular that allows your eyes focus, as was the case before surgery.
I had both eyes operated with cataract them and I also had additional surgery to relieve pressure from glaucoma in his left eye.
Ultimately, I do not see nearly as well now as I could 40 years ago with an uncorrected vision of 20/20 and 20/30. I have a pair of perscription sunglasses that I use for driving and flying have a lens Bi-focul for playing cards and I can see small objects up close and personal.
I've never had a problem seeing the sign with the goals above, but must use the lens Bi-focul to read the fine print.
You do not say what medical school you are taking. If you are only going for a third class, so I can not imagine that the implants intraoccular prevent you from flying.
Talk to your eye doctor and see what he can do for you.
OH ... before I had cataracts, I had to drive with a pair of binoculars around his neck and every 30 seconds I was watching the road to see if everything was in front of me ... I'm serious ... THIS is not a joke ... but after all the surgeries of the eye I can see that I could at the age of 25 years.
I hope you can get things sorted and back into the air. I had to stop flying for a few years and I felt useless, so I know what you are going through,
I hired a driver who had cataract surgery a few years ago. He uses reading glasses for close, but is otherwise fully corrected.
Talk with your AME. There are some hoops to jump through to make happy the FAA, but nothing heavy.
Good luck
It may be possible for a private pilot license, but I think music is probably more difficult. Can not say that I am sure
They are not really. I read that the driver is not completely dissolved. seriously ... If you are a private pilot should not be a problem. If you are requiring a second first-class medical, I would like to talk to your doctor first flight. The work is long paper in the process. If anything, a medical examination before starting new work on paper. If you discover that you may lose the medical doctor did not deny you. Let expire and then you will at least be able to fly sport planes only light your drivers lic. as medical. If you are denied a medical examination for any reason, you lose the ability to license. It's crazy, but true.
I had this surgery and it had no impact on my drivers license medical. I was grounded for ten days while the incision healed. Not having the surgery would be far worse than anything I can imagine.