Do you fly with glasses?

bobthebuilder · Postby **bobthebuilder** » Mon May 14, 2012 7:56 pm

I went for my medical exam today. I have been asked to come back in a few days to do the eye test again. My right eye seems to be fine, but vision in my left is not sharp and clear. I do have a mild infection in the left eye which is a contributing factor.
What are the requirements for aviation?
Can one fly with glasses?

JvTonder · Postby **JvTonder** » Mon May 14, 2012 8:14 pm

I fly with classes, like with car license they just state it on the license, no problem.

ZU-CDW - Shark · Postby **ZU-CDW - Shark** » Mon May 14, 2012 8:26 pm

ditto, same with me

bobthebuilder · Postby **bobthebuilder** » Mon May 14, 2012 11:07 pm

Thanks guys.

John.com · Postby **John.com** » Tue May 15, 2012 3:15 pm

Yip, I use multi-focals, so get better long-distance vision and can also read my instruments and knee-lists with ease!!!

I have included "Corrective Lenses" on my Pre-Engine Start check list, as there is nothing worse than getting airborne and suddenly realising that you cannot quite make out the detail on your instrument panel! Long-sight is not really a problem in this case because you can't see what you can't see!!

skybound® · Postby **skybound®** » Tue May 15, 2012 5:17 pm

Also now ensdorsed licence with corrective lenses required. Has made me switch to a helmet now, as goggles not very comfortable.

In some instances - you may also need to ensure that you have a spare set of corrective lenses available as required by the CATS. I carry a spare set in my flight bag for that snap ramp inspection.

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Postby **DarkHelmet** » Tue May 15, 2012 6:38 pm

I have 2 stainless steel drinking cups I always carry, glass is dangerous...

John Young · Postby **John Young** » Wed May 16, 2012 12:30 pm

Hi Byron,

Take an instructor with you the first time you fly with glasses.

The runway may "have moved" during hold off as your peripheral vision will get altered.

Regards
John

bobthebuilder · Postby **bobthebuilder** » Wed May 16, 2012 12:58 pm

I did an eye test mid last year when my drivers license was renewed, and had no trouble seeing the letters then.
Lets see tomorrow if the doc says I need to get glasses.

Gavin · Postby **Gavin** » Sat May 19, 2012 6:11 pm

Byron....can you see the sun? Well that's 93 000 000 miles away. How much further do you need to see?

bobthebuilder · Postby **bobthebuilder** » Sat May 19, 2012 7:51 pm

Ha Ha! Funny!

But seriously ... I went for the test again, and passed it.
Got some drops to clear the infection. All good again.
No glasses required yet.

Blue Eagle · Postby **Blue Eagle** » Mon May 21, 2012 5:01 pm

John Young wrote:Hi Byron,

Take an instructor with you the first time you fly with glasses.

The runway may "have moved" during hold off as your peripheral vision will get altered.

Regards
John

wha ha ha ha - yes I remember I was battling to land, and battling and carrying on battling, and then I put my glasses on and viola... I did the most perfect landing...

yeah - also corrective lenses... multi-focals... not a problem to fly wearing glasses...

Madman · Postby **Madman** » Mon May 21, 2012 5:03 pm

DarkHelmet wrote:I have 2 stainless steel drinking cups I always carry, glass is dangerous...

Focus china,talkin about eyes...

I fly with prescription sunglasses,n I love it