Can A Person With Vertigo Become A Pilot?
Did you know that approximately 40% of adults in the United States will experience vertigo at some point in their lives? I know that I have, and it sure isn’t pleasant! This common condition, characterized by dizziness and a spinning sensation, can have significant implications for individuals in various professions. One such profession is aviation, […]
Can You Become A Pilot If You Have Heterophoria?
Original publication date: March 26, 2024 Last Updated: 10 months Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight Physiology, VisionNumber of Comments: 0 Yes, you can absolutely become a pilot if you suffer from heterophoria. Being diagnosed with heterophoria does not equate to an automatic disqualification from being able to earn your pilot license. Having said that, the path […]
Can You Become a Pilot with Monocular Vision?
Did you know that individuals with monocular vision can become pilots? Despite the challenges that this visual impairment presents, it is absolutely within the realm of possibility for aspiring aviators with monocular vision to achieve their goals. The path to achieving this goal may be full of obstacles and hurdles. But the good news is […]
Can You Become A Pilot With Hyperopia?
Let’s set the record straight: Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, does not disqualify you from becoming a pilot. As long as you can demonstrate that your vision falls within the parameters set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with or without approved corrective measures, you should be able to pass your FAA medical exam […]
Can Pilots Fly with Cataracts?
Original publication date: March 6, 2024 Last Updated: 11 months Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight Physiology, VisionNumber of Comments: 0 Yes, pilots can fly with cataracts, but only if you seek the necessary treatment and can subsequently pass a vision test that falls within the parameters set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Believe it […]
Can Someone With Glaucoma Become a Pilot?
Original publication date: March 3, 2024 Last Updated: 11 months Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight Physiology, VisionNumber of Comments: 0 Being diagnosed with glaucoma does not automatically sound the death knell on your aviation career, in and of itself. While a glaucoma diagnosis does constitute grounds for your Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) to deny you a […]
