Originally Posted by
gavinjsouza
Two years ago my vision randomly went blurry a couple of times. I have had no issues since. (I think it was due to a medication I was taking). But my doctor made note of it in my military medical file.
I also injured my knee in the gym a while back, which occasionally gives me minor issues now. It's nothing major and wouldn't impede my ability to fly. (This is also in my medical file and I'm planning on filing for partial disability).
Would either of these things make it difficult to pass a 1st class medical exam?
- Thanks
I'm not a doctor but I've held a 1st class medical for decades. The FAA is a lot less strict than the military. The AME you visit for your medical exam won't get your DOD file. As long as you meet all of the requirements the day of your 1st class exam, you will pass. Follow the directions on the application carefully and disclose what you need to but less is more. The FAA worries most about chronic conditions not acute temporary problems that have resolved.