aeromedical optometrist (if there is such a thing)

I reside in Fairfield County, CT and train in Westchester County, NY. I'm
looking for an optometrist or ophthalmologist who may specialize in treating
vision correction for pilots. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks in
advance.

Being that "close" to NY, you may find such a beast, but by and large
being an opthamologist is a specialty in its own self. Your best bet is
simply finding an opthamologist who is also an AME (look on the free
databases available on Landings) (but that may open another can of worms
depending on what you seek.

I have no idea EXACTLY what you are looking for, but optometrists (OD's)
are pretty "limited" in their vision correction options (glasses and
contacts). All the other methods (surgical) are the realm of
Opthamologists, who are surgeons (MD's).

Dave

H.P. wrote:
I reside in Fairfield County, CT and train in Westchester County, NY. I'm
looking for an optometrist or ophthalmologist who may specialize in treating
vision correction for pilots. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks in
advance.

http://www.lasersurgery4eyes.com/eli....html#military
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Policy on LASIK

According to the Federal Air Surgeon's Medical Bulletin, Fall 1998, the FAA
accepts LASIK for its pilots, as long as the FAA examining doctor finds "the
post-operative condition has stabilized," pilots have "no significant
adverse effects or complications" and their eyes meet "the appropriate
vision standards" one to six months post-operatively. The bulletin states
that it is the pilot's responsibility to have his or her doctor send a copy
of a report documenting outcomes to the Aeromedical Certification division
in Oklahoma City. This report will then become part of the pilot's permanent
record.


For more information, you can write to

FAA Civil Aeromedical Institute,
Aeromedical Education Division, AAM-400,
P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125


However, commercial airline pilots or those planning to become pilots should
be aware that airlines set their own hiring policies with respect to LASIK.
Kenneth Martin, MD with the Aeromedical Division of the Canadian and U.S.
pilot's union, Airline Pilots Association, states that the airlines'
policies toward LASIK are "evolving" and that more and more pilots are
having it done. By contrast, a job recruiter for Air, Inc. states that most
companies will not hire pilots whom have had any surgery on their eyes,
regardless of whether or not such a policy officially exists.


In sum, commercial airline pilots should check with their current employer
to learn their policy, official or unofficial, about LASIK. Those
considering becoming commercial airline pilots should be aware that the
decision to have LASIK might affect their careers. Potential pilots should
carefully check with airlines that they would consider working for prior to
making any decision about surgery.


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Dave A

Yes I have stopped long enough to start and my car is back in that gear.

"H.P." wrote in message
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I reside in Fairfield County, CT and train in Westchester County, NY. I'm
looking for an optometrist or ophthalmologist who may specialize in
treating
vision correction for pilots. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks in
advance.

H.P. wrote:
I reside in Fairfield County, CT and train in Westchester County, NY. I'm
looking for an optometrist or ophthalmologist who may specialize in treating
vision correction for pilots. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks in
advance.



There is such a thing as an DAO, designated aviation opthamologist in
Australia, and examination is required for commercial certification
standards. A bit far to go and get treatment though I think.

On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 17:49:47 -0400, James
wrote:



H.P. wrote:
I reside in Fairfield County, CT and train in Westchester County, NY. I'm
looking for an optometrist or ophthalmologist who may specialize in treating
vision correction for pilots. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks in
advance.



There is such a thing as an DAO, designated aviation opthamologist in
Australia, and examination is required for commercial certification
standards. A bit far to go and get treatment though I think.

In Lindenhurst Long Island NY. by the Babylon Town Hall on Sunrise
Highway There is an Ophthalmologist that is an FAA designated Medical
examiner. His name is Richard Nattis MD. He is part of a medium large
optical medical group. He may be able to help you

Thanks!!!


"Russ Haggerty" wrote in message
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On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 17:49:47 -0400, James
wrote:



H.P. wrote:
I reside in Fairfield County, CT and train in Westchester County, NY.
I'm
looking for an optometrist or ophthalmologist who may specialize in
treating
vision correction for pilots. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks in
advance.



There is such a thing as an DAO, designated aviation opthamologist in
Australia, and examination is required for commercial certification
standards. A bit far to go and get treatment though I think.

In Lindenhurst Long Island NY. by the Babylon Town Hall on Sunrise
Highway There is an Ophthalmologist that is an FAA designated Medical
examiner. His name is Richard Nattis MD. He is part of a medium large
optical medical group. He may be able to help you

A long way from you, but Dr Wallace Marsh of Lompoc, CA is
an opthamologist, AME and pilot.

David Johnson

On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 15:57:36 GMT, "H.P." wrote:

I reside in Fairfield County, CT and train in Westchester County, NY. I'm
looking for an optometrist or ophthalmologist who may specialize in treating
vision correction for pilots. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks in
advance.


If you have a particular problem, why don't you mention it? Lots of us
have eye problems and have coped with them. We might be able to help
even if we don't know an eye doc in Westchester County.

all the best -- Dan Ford
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I reside in Fairfield County, CT and train in Westchester County, NY. I'm
looking for an optometrist or ophthalmologist who may specialize in treating
vision correction for pilots. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks in
advance.

In the Atlantic City area, you could try Dr. Howard Gross of Horizon Eye Ca

http://www.horizoneyecare.com

He's an ophthalmologist, pilot, and aircraft owner, though not an AME. I
don't know if he specializes in treating pilots, but he might be a good
starting point.

Thanks for offering. The instruments seem slightly out of focus but distance
out to horizon is ok. Reading glasses help but not well. Transition is a
slight problem when going from horizon sight picture to instruments. Also, a
1.0 or 1.25 reader solves the problem with focus on instruments but I need a
1.5 or higher to set the altimeter or to read the compass card (and probably
the flight computer when I get to use it. Last week I took a lesson that
started just before sundown because the tower held us short for nearly 15
minutes. I wore 1.0 readers. Forty-five minutes later during civil
twilight, reading the instruments was difficult. Forget about reading my
checklist.

"Cub Driver" wrote in message
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On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 15:57:36 GMT, "H.P." wrote:

I reside in Fairfield County, CT and train in Westchester County, NY. I'm
looking for an optometrist or ophthalmologist who may specialize in
treating
vision correction for pilots. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks in
advance.


If you have a particular problem, why don't you mention it? Lots of us
have eye problems and have coped with them. We might be able to help
even if we don't know an eye doc in Westchester County.

all the best -- Dan Ford
email: (put Cubdriver in subject line)

Warbird's Forum www.warbirdforum.com
Piper Cub Forum www.pipercubforum.com
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