Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations
Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 31. Eyes - General
| Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblyopia 2 Initial certification |
All | Provide completed FAA Form 8500-7 Note: applicant should be at best corrected visual acuity before evaluation |
If applicant does not correct to standards, add the following limitation to the medical certificate: Valid for Student Pilot Purposes Only and request a medical flight test |
| Acquired conditions or congenital 3 | All | Provide completed FAA Form 8500-7 Note: applicant should be at best corrected visual acuity before evaluation |
Requires FAA Decision |
| Acute or chronic pathological condition of either eye or adnexa that interferes with the proper function of an eye | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report | Requires FAA Decision |
| Any ophthalmic pathology reflecting a serious systemic disease (e.g., diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy) | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report. (If applicable, see Diabetes and Hypertensive Protocols) | Requires FAA Decision |
| Diplopia | All | If applicant provides written evidence that the FAA has previously considered and determined that this condition is not adverse to flight safety. A MFT may be requested. | Contact RFS for approval to Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
| Pterygium | All | Document findings in Item 60 | If less than 50% of the cornea and not effecting central vision - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
3 Whether acute or chronic, of either eye or adnexa, that may interfere with visual functions, may progress to that degree, or may be aggravated by flying (tumors and ptosis obscuring the pupil, acute inflammatory disease of the eyes and lids, cataracts, or orthokeratology).
