AMC13 MED.C.025 Content of aero-medical assessments

• ED Decision 2019/002/R found in: Aircrew (1178/2011) Part-FCL Part-MED Part-CC Part-ARA Part-ORA Part-DTO (Aug 2023)

AMC13 MED.C.025 Content of aero-medical assessments ED Decision 2019/002/R VISUAL SYSTEM (a) Examination (1) a routine eye examination should form part of the initial and all further examinations and assessments; and (2) an extended eye examination should be undertaken by an eye specialist when clinically indicated.(Refer to [GM2 MED.B.070](#_DxCrossRefBm1199963781)) (b) Distant visual acuity, with or without correction, should be with both eyes 6/9 (0,7) or better. (c) Cabin crew members should be able to read an N5 chart (or equivalent) at 30–50 cm, with correction if prescribed (Refer to [GM1 MED.B.070](#_DxCrossRefBm1199963779)). (d) The binocular visual field or, in the case of monocularity, the monocular visual field should be acceptable. (e) Cabin crew members who have undergone refractive surgery may be assessed as fit subject to satisfactory ophthalmic evaluation. (f) Cabin crew members with diplopia should be assessed as unfit. (g) Spectacles and contact lenses: If satisfactory visual function is achieved only with the use of correction: (1) in the case of myopia or hyperopia or both, spectacles or contact lenses should be worn whilst on duty; (2) in the case of presbyopia, spectacles should be readily available for immediate use; (3) the correction should provide optimal visual function and be well-tolerated; (4) a spare set of similarly correcting spectacles should be readily available for immediate use whilst on duty; (5) orthokeratologic lenses should not be used. AMC13 MED.C.025 Content of aero-medical assessments ED Decision 2019/002/R VISUAL SYSTEM (a)     Examination (1)     a routine eye examination should form part of the initial and all further examinations and assessments; and (2)     an extended eye examination should be undertaken by an eye specialist when clinically indicated.(Refer to [GM2 MED.B.070](#_DxCrossRefBm894735925)) (b)     Distant visual acuity, with or without correction, should be with both eyes 6/9 (0,7) or better. (c)      Cabin crew members should be able to read an N5 chart (or equivalent) at 30–50 cm, with correction if prescribed (Refer to [GM1 MED.B.070](#_DxCrossRefBm894735923)). (d)     The binocular visual field or, in the case of monocularity, the monocular visual field should be acceptable. (e)     Cabin crew members who have undergone refractive surgery may be assessed as fit subject to satisfactory ophthalmic evaluation. (f)      Cabin crew members with diplopia should be assessed as unfit. (g)     Spectacles and contact lenses: If satisfactory visual function is achieved only with the use of correction: (1)     in the case of myopia or hyperopia or both, spectacles or contact lenses should be worn whilst on duty; (2)     in the case of presbyopia, spectacles should be readily available for immediate use; (3)     the correction should provide optimal visual function and be well-tolerated; (4)     a spare set of similarly correcting spectacles should be readily available for immediate use whilst on duty; (5)     orthokeratologic lenses should not be used. ##### AMC13 MED.C.025 Content of aero-medical assessments *ED Decision 2019/002/R* **VISUAL SYSTEM** (a) Examination (1) a routine eye examination should form part of the initial and all further examinations and assessments; and (2) an extended eye examination should be undertaken by an eye specialist when clinically indicated.(Refer to [GM2 MED.B.070](#_DxCrossRefBm1743303591)) (b) Distant visual acuity, with or without correction, should be with both eyes 6/9 (0,7) or better. (c) Cabin crew members should be able to read an N5 chart (or equivalent) at 30–50 cm, with correction if prescribed (Refer to [GM1 MED.B.070](#_DxCrossRefBm1743303589)). (d) The binocular visual field or, in the case of monocularity, the monocular visual field should be acceptable. (e) Cabin crew members who have undergone refractive surgery may be assessed as fit subject to satisfactory ophthalmic evaluation. (f) Cabin crew members with diplopia should be assessed as unfit. (g) Spectacles and contact lenses: If satisfactory visual function is achieved only with the use of correction: (1) in the case of myopia or hyperopia or both, spectacles or contact lenses should be worn whilst on duty; (2) in the case of presbyopia, spectacles should be readily available for immediate use; (3) the correction should provide optimal visual function and be well-tolerated; (4) a spare set of similarly correcting spectacles should be readily available for immediate use whilst on duty; (5) orthokeratologic lenses should not be used.