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I had cataract surgery in June last year. According to the FAA guidance to the AME all that is required is an evaluation form completed by my Ophthalmologist evaluating my vision. because I was better than 20/25, the form (8500-7) would allow the AME to issue the Class III medical based on the positive evaluation.
However, if you have retinal surgery (repair of retinal tear/detachment) or have RAPD (relative afferent pupillary defect, different pupil size), the AME cannot issue the Class III Medical, it has to go to the FAA for evaluation using the same form.
Has anyone had to go through this process and if so how difficult was it. I would hope that if your vision meets the Class III standards, it would be more or less a rubber stamp.
I want to make sure that when I go for my Class III that it will be approved.
Thanks in advance -- TJ
However, if you have retinal surgery (repair of retinal tear/detachment) or have RAPD (relative afferent pupillary defect, different pupil size), the AME cannot issue the Class III Medical, it has to go to the FAA for evaluation using the same form.
Has anyone had to go through this process and if so how difficult was it. I would hope that if your vision meets the Class III standards, it would be more or less a rubber stamp.
I want to make sure that when I go for my Class III that it will be approved.
Thanks in advance -- TJ