I was wondering if someone that had Nystagmus (makes your eyes shake wihtout doing on purpose) can work as a pilot? I have it but it's not severe, i can still have 20/20 vision with glasses. I'd appreciate if anyone knows about this could tell me.
Thanks.
Nystagmus
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I'm not too sure about Transport Canada, but in the states it's one of those situations that 'requires FAA decision'
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/hea ... tem33/amd/
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/hea ... tem33/amd/
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All depends on where you live; find a physicion that does aviation medicals in your area. It'll probably cost ~$75 but, a worthy investment before paying for any airplane time.Caiss wrote:Thanks for the Information there. So i guess i'd have to get examined before trying to get my PPL? where would i have to get an appointment and how long does it take before i'd get the appointment and results?
I would also consider if you're going to be silly and do this for a career, get a Cat 1 (commercial) medical done.
Blue
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My son suffers from the inherited condition you mentioned. He has been told by government examiners that not a single person with his similar condition has ever been granted a driver's licence, although some have passed the learner's permit stage. Surgery can be performed in mild cases like yours to reduce the reliance on lenses. The outlook, however, is not good, with many cases reporting an eventual return to increasingly frequent, involuntary motion of the eye balls. If your condition is not congenital, perhaps you'll be okay, otherwise, you may have to wait until the mid 2040's for medical science to develop a cure.
May God grant you a smooth path in life.
My son suffers from the inherited condition you mentioned. He has been told by government examiners that not a single person with his similar condition has ever been granted a driver's licence, although some have passed the learner's permit stage. Surgery can be performed in mild cases like yours to reduce the reliance on lenses. The outlook, however, is not good, with many cases reporting an eventual return to increasingly frequent, involuntary motion of the eye balls. If your condition is not congenital, perhaps you'll be okay, otherwise, you may have to wait until the mid 2040's for medical science to develop a cure.
May God grant you a smooth path in life.
