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I saw the AME today. As situation would have, today was also the earliest day I could get in to get an eye exam...after seeing the AME.
The AME initially said that my left eye was 20/70, then he later reversed himself by saying it was actually 20/40 with 20/30 in the right eye. He said he could pass me with a comment in the limitations "Must Wear Corrective Lenses". I didn't protest because I knew I needed vision correction for limited those circumstances of distant reading and driving particularly during dusk. I've not worn glasses my entire life except the month Uncle Sam made me do so. My vision hasn't been the same since I just never did anything about it.
I went to my optometry appointment and after being shown what glasses can do for my vision, I WAS SOLD! There was no question that I was buying whatever they wanted to sell me.
My condition is nearsightedness with an astigmatism. I don't have a problem reading anything, including small print right in front of my face. I might not be able to read the N-number of another aircraft, but I'm okay with that. Nevertheless, I'll likely always wear the spectacles. HOWEVER...
My reading of the FAA requirements says that I don't need a limitation at 20/40.
How do I get the limitation removed?
Why you ask? What's it worth? What if I just happen to forget one day and end up being violated. I'd rather just remove the limitation and then use the spectacles at my option.
The AME initially said that my left eye was 20/70, then he later reversed himself by saying it was actually 20/40 with 20/30 in the right eye. He said he could pass me with a comment in the limitations "Must Wear Corrective Lenses". I didn't protest because I knew I needed vision correction for limited those circumstances of distant reading and driving particularly during dusk. I've not worn glasses my entire life except the month Uncle Sam made me do so. My vision hasn't been the same since I just never did anything about it.
I went to my optometry appointment and after being shown what glasses can do for my vision, I WAS SOLD! There was no question that I was buying whatever they wanted to sell me.
My condition is nearsightedness with an astigmatism. I don't have a problem reading anything, including small print right in front of my face. I might not be able to read the N-number of another aircraft, but I'm okay with that. Nevertheless, I'll likely always wear the spectacles. HOWEVER...
My reading of the FAA requirements says that I don't need a limitation at 20/40.
How do I get the limitation removed?
Why you ask? What's it worth? What if I just happen to forget one day and end up being violated. I'd rather just remove the limitation and then use the spectacles at my option.