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Renewed my medical last summer with a doc that looked to be about 90. He did more talking than examining:rofl: Well when he got to the eye exam, he didn't even use a wall chart or screen, he pulled out a book form test.

Now that's something I'd never seen before! The book looked like it was from the 1800's. He had me read a few lines then he said I was ok and didn't need glasses. This was the first time I got an eye exam and went home thinking "he was just interested in getting his fee and passed me".

I honestly thought he just gave me a bull**** eye test. Well, two days ago I had a physical and was also seen by an Opthalmologist. This guy was thorough, I mean drops and all. Checked for glaucoma and everything. I was surprised when I read the chart and noticed slight blurriness in my right eye reading the really small lines... but with my left eye, I zipped through them with ease. So I was happy to hear my results.
20/30 right eye. 20/20 left eye....no corrective lenses needed:goofy:
I needed glasses years ago and hated them.

He said I'd probably need reading glasses as I get older (i'm 46) but for now, I'm fine. I guess the old man knew what he was doing afterall:D
 
redtail said:
Renewed my medical last summer with a doc that looked to be about 90. He did more talking than examining:rofl: Well when he got to the eye exam, he didn't even use a wall chart or screen, he pulled out a book form test.

Now that's something I'd never seen before! The book looked like it was from the 1800's. He had me read a few lines then he said I was ok and didn't need glasses. This was the first time I got an eye exam and went home thinking "he was just interested in getting his fee and passed me".

I honestly thought he just gave me a bull**** eye test. Well, two days ago I had a physical and was also seen by an Opthalmologist. This guy was thorough, I mean drops and all. Checked for glaucoma and everything. I was surprised when I read the chart and noticed slight blurriness in my right eye reading the really small lines... but with my left eye, I zipped through them with ease. So I was happy to hear my results.
20/30 right eye. 20/20 left eye....no corrective lenses needed:goofy:
I needed glasses years ago and hated them.

He said I'd probably need reading glasses as I get older (i'm 46) but for now, I'm fine. I guess the old man knew what he was doing afterall:D
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Hey, whats that first doc's number? :)
 
LOL Rahim I was going to say you must be in your mid 40s. One day I woke up and said what the #$%* I could read that magazine yesterday without stretching my arms out!:rolleyes:

Sounds like the AME gave you the near vision test and forgot the far vision test. Mine gives me 3 or 4 vision tests Reading the chart on the wall, reading the lines from the book ( to see if I need cheaters) the color blindness test and then looks into my eyes with that bright ass light.

By the way your eyes are find the charts are just printed to damn small :wink2:
 
I can make it through an eye test on a traditional wall chart. However one of those machines or even the projected chart my opthamologist uses, I have a rougher time.
 
Count your blessings.. I had perfect vision till I hit the late fourties.... Far vision is still great but I needed 1.25 reading glasses and I have now degraded to needing 1.5 readers... God.. I HATE glasses but what can ya do ?:dunno::dunno:

Ben.
 
As a mono vision pilot pushing 70, it wasn't easy. I had to risk a cataract operation on my one working eye, take a SODA ride with an FAA examiner, as well as furnishing OKC with annual eye revues from my Ophthalmologist.

After the cataract operation, I ended up with 20/15 corrected. OKC has pretty much left me alone on the eye issue the last few years. They are going nutso on my lungs though. Major hospital level work ups every year, then months of waiting for my OK to fly. I usually end up with about seven or eight months flying time each year before the next dance starts. I'm thinking seriously about just giving it all up and selling my plane.

John
 
My most recent exam was conducted by an old Army Dr in his 70s. Think about it, he's been practicing medicine for 50 yrs. He's been an AME since the late 70s. My other most favored AME was college friends with Silberman. He passed away in 2006. Not yet mentioned is the Navy Drs I have seen over the years.

I will tell you that those professionals that have been practicing that long (and keeping up on things) know more than you think. A simple casual conversation can reveal to them much more than you think. My suggestion is keep his number handy. They be like gold. He prolly knows how to go to bat for you if trouble should arise.
 
I had horrible vision (20/400) so my childhood goals of being a fighter pilot never materialized. Getting Lazik was the best thing I ever did for my eyes. That was 12 years ago. The corrected vision to 20/15 still holds.

And I don't know why, but for whatever reason, things start to go blurry in the AME office. I manage to pass the test but barely. Then I walk out the door and I can see things clearly again.
 
Sac Arrow said:
I had horrible vision (20/400) so my childhood goals of being a fighter pilot never materialized. Getting Lazik was the best thing I ever did for my eyes. That was 12 years ago. The corrected vision to 20/15 still holds.

And I don't know why, but for whatever reason, things start to go blurry in the AME office. I manage to pass the test but barely. Then I walk out the door and I can see things clearly again.
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WoW:rofl:
 
Knowing Sac, the AME was super hot and the blood rushed out of his brain...viola, blurred vision.

EDIT: knowing Sac, the AME didn't have to be super hot.
 
Richard said:
Knowing Sac, the AME was super hot and the blood rushed out of his brain...viola, blurred vision.

EDIT: knowing Sac, the AME didn't have to be super hot.
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No, but his nurse assistant is....
 
My AME is totally hot. Still, I've had glasses for years, can't even wear contacts. The only saving grace is for some reason my prebyopia is delayed (we'll all get it), so all I need do is take my glasses off to read (not wearing them at this moment).
 
steingar said:
My AME is totally hot. Still, I've had glasses for years, can't even wear contacts. The only saving grace is for some reason my prebyopia is delayed (we'll all get it), so all I need do is take my glasses off to read (not wearing them at this moment).
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Yeah when the time comes, it will definately be back to glasses. Contacts are out of the question for me, I can barely deal with putting eye drops in my eyes let alone...contacts:no:
 
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