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Eyes: FAA Post Surgical Guidance

Aeromedical Dispositions

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Decision Considerations


Aerospace Medical Dispositions


Item 31. Eyes (Surgery)


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I had eye surgery, what should I do? The FAA approves radial keratotomy, photorefractive keratectomy, LASIK, (laser in situ keratomileusis) and photorefractive keratoplasty (Excimer Laser) for all classes of certification. Following satisfactory recovery from any refractive procedure, the FAA requests that a brief status report from your ophthalmologist be submitted to the Aeromedical Certification Division indicating complete healing without adverse side effects.

At the time of your next scheduled FAA medical examination, a report of Eye Evaluation (FAA Form 8500-7[pdf] ) should be completed by your eye specialist and presented to the Aviation Medical Examiner. This report must verify complete healing, stabilization of visual acuity, and lack of significant residual effects that often accompany these types of surgical procedures, including night glare, vision haziness, or eye pain. Complete healing following RK surgery is usually accomplished in four to six weeks, but up to twelve months may be necessary in some cases.

When your ophthalmologist releases you to resume normal activities, and your visual acuity meets the standard for the class of medical you hold, you may resume exercising privileges on the current medical certificate, in accordance with CFR 61.53. At the time of your next scheduled medical application, your aviation medical examiner may issue the certificate if you are found to be otherwise qualified. Find an AME.


Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 31. Eyes - Procedure(s)

Disease/Condition Class Evaluation Data Disposition
Aphakia/Lens Implants All Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report (See additional disease dependent requirements) If visual acuity meets standards - Issue

Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision
Conductive Keratoplasty - Farsightedness All See Conductive Keratoplasty Protocol See Conductive Keratoplasty Protocol
Intraocular Devices All See Protocol for Binocular Multifocal and Accommodating Devices See Protocol for Binocular Multifocal and Accommodating Devices
Refractive Procedures other than CK All Provide completed FAA Form 8500-7, type and date of procedure, statement as to any adverse effects or complications (halo, glare, haze, rings, etc.) If visual acuity meets standards, is stable, and no complications exist - Issue

Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision

Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8

25. Head, Face, Neck, and Scalp 42. Upper and Lower Extremities
26. Nose 43. Spine and other Musculoskeletal
27. Sinuses 44. Identifying Body Marks, Scars, Tattoos
28. Mouth and Throat 45. Lymphatics
29. Ear 46. Neurologic
30. Ear Drums 47. Psychiatric Conditions
31. Eyes 48. General Systemic
32. Ophthalmoscopic 49. Hearing
33. Pupils 50. Distant Vision
34. Ocular Motility 51. Near and Intermediate Vision
35. Lungs and Chest 52. Color Vision
36. Heart 53. Field of Vision
37. Vascular System 54. Heterophoria
38. Abdomen and Viscera 55. Blood Pressure
39. Anus (No Disposition) 56. Pulse
40. Skin 57. Urinalysis
41. G-U System 58. ECG (No Disposition)

Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8

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