Eye surgery

[Richard]

With respect to a surgical procedure to remove a sclera/corneal lesion would the FAA's postion be that a pilot's determination of compliance with 61.53 be satisfactory?

Follow up OVs reveal that everything--including pressure and vision--is back to normal. The surgeon has dictated a "To whom it concerns" letter specifying the condition, surgery, and full recovery with no limitations but I haven't yet received that letter. The letter is to address my concerns WRT FAA and acting PIC before my next AME exam. I guess I will simply hand the letter to the AME at my next exam. Would that satisfy the FAA or should I schedule a full eye exam prior to the AME exam?

Succintly, would I be able to act PIC following the surgery but before my next AME exam? My current med cert has not expired.

 

[bbchien]

With respect to a surgical procedure to remove a sclera/corneal lesion would the FAA's postion be that a pilot's determination of compliance with 61.53 be satisfactory?

YES.

Follow up OVs reveal that everything--including pressure and vision--is back to normal. The surgeon has dictated a "To whom it concerns" letter specifying the condition, surgery, and full recovery with no limitations but I haven't yet received that letter. The letter is to address my concerns WRT FAA and acting PIC before my next AME exam. I guess I will simply hand the letter to the AME at my next exam. Would that satisfy the FAA or should I schedule a full eye exam prior to the AME exam?

If you can shoot the specs on the eye chart, yes it would

Succintly, would I be able to act PIC following the surgery but before my next AME exam? My current med cert has not expired.

Yes. In the interim you are in a self certifying condition.

 

[Richard]

Thank you, Dr.