Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations
Disease Protocols
Conductive Keratoplasty
Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) is a refractive surgery procedure. It is acceptable for aeromedical certification, with Special Issuance, after review by the FAA. The following criteria are necessary for initial certification:
- The airman is not qualified for six months post procedure
- The airman must provide all medical records related to the procedure
- A current status report by the surgical eye specialist with special note regarding complications of the procedure or the acquired monocularity, or vision complaints by the airman
- A current FAA Form 8500-7, Report of Eye Evaluation
- A medical flight test may be necessary (consult with the FAA)
- Annual followup by the surgical eye specialist
