Eye Condition...

[veneratio]

k, my buddy asked me to post this cause he dont want to pay the 10 fee:


I currently reside in New Jersey and I am in search for an aviation medical examiner that is a little bit more lenient when it comes time to the vision examination. The reason for this is because I have developed a minor case of an eye disorder called keratoconus, which I am working on to get treated but because of finances I am unable to afford a 10k procedure at the time being. Using my contacts I have 20/20 vision both eyes. My right eye is corrected to 20/20 but the problem lies within my left eye where on a good day I could pull off 20/25 at the best. That said I would like to know if anyone knows of an AME preferably in the northeast that would be willing to help.

 

[Mr Wu]

Hate to burst your bubble but I don't think anybody is going to give up the name of their "easy" ME.

 

[NCFlyer]

Try Mr. DEFPOTEC

 

[Steve McCroskey]

I have the same condition. During my last eye exam the Doc informed me of new types of contact lenses specifically designed for the treatment of keratoconus. I don't know if your current contacts are the typical hard lenses, if they are talk to your corneal specialist. All the exams and treatments should be covered by standard health insurance (I have never used my vision insurance). Good luck.

 

[satpak77]

if he can pass the color vision test and is correctable to 20/20, and does not have pink eye the day of the test, he will pass.....nobody cares about anything else. That is the real world answer.

http://flightphysical.com/part67/67subb_67103.htm

Don't go to an AME who is the Chief of Ophamology at the local eye hospital. Find a guy who is a chiropractor.

FYI

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org.../ame/guide/app_process/exam_tech/et/31-34/oe/

Ortho-K contacts FAA approved for this condition, see page 4

http://www.faa.gov/library/reports/medical/fasmb/media/F2004_1.pdf

 

[gear goes down]

I like Mr. DEFPOTEC!! Works every time!