congrats Mel, you're a brave guy...I have a phobia about getting my eyeballs sliced & diced.
how does the FAA treat this type of cataract surgery these days???
Good move Mel. Had mine done three years ago and now don't need glasses except for reading, no glasses required for my drivers or pilots licence. Best money I ever spent.
Sept 3, 2012 I had PRK done on my right eye with a well-known Surgeon at his clinic in Calgary. Slow to heal and a lot of changes during these 8 weeks before I had 20/20 uncorrected. This 8 weeks was a long 8 weeks with no flying and the best weather all summer and fall that I missed out on. But I'm ready for next year.
Left eye last Tuesday. Vision already at 20/25 and improving.
Right eye done yesterday and seems to be slightly better than the left eye at one day. I could not read the computer with the left eye at day 2. I already can with the right eye.
Believe me, I have discussed options with many people including the surgeon. My eye surgeon and my FAA Dr. were college roommates. That doesn't hurt things.
FAA wants 90 days and minimum 20/40 for the Crystalens.
...sincerest wishes for speedy recovery to get you back in the air! ...especially with that delightful new Catto prop.
I simply couldn't be more happy with my 3-blade. I had one non-builder pilot look at it and remark, "That looks more like a piece of fine artwork than a propeller."
Thanks to everyone for the support. Everything still progressing very well.
The prop is "somewhat" new design for Catto. It has a new 2X Carbon layup, which is supposed to be better for the nickel leading edge and slight change to "twist".