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Originally Posted by jmlark490
I seem to have a problem with lights when viewd threw plexy glass such as an aircraft windshield. when viewing any bright light threw a windshield i see a ghost image next to the light.for instance on landing i see an aditionl row of lights next to each row of landing lihgts. the second row of lights is faint but distracting. although i dont have a problem passing my first class medical. it is still bothersome. has anyone herd of this
Auto glass is very thin and does not usually cause refractive errors for that reason. Glass in expensive airplanes (jets) is usually thick glass, but will also not cause errors if you are looking straight ahead.
Thick Plexiglass (acrylic) windshields in light airplanes could easily cause reflections/refractive phenomenon at night. If it's minor, I wouldn't worry about it if your eye doc says you are good.
If you mention this to your AME, you might end up grounded pending further tests.