LSA "Driver's License Medical"/Cataract Surgery? - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T17:12:36Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/lsa-driver-s-license-medical-cataract-surgery?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A878462&feed=yes&xn_auth=no"Stayed at a Holiday Inn Expr…tag:zenith.aero,2022-09-22:2606393:Comment:8782952022-09-22T00:53:42.267ZPerry Delanohttps://zenith.aero/profile/perrydelano
<p>"Stayed at a Holiday Inn Express Once" LOL </p>
<p>"Stayed at a Holiday Inn Express Once" LOL </p> Excessive for sure! However,…tag:zenith.aero,2022-09-21:2606393:Comment:8782292022-09-21T22:35:41.768ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>Excessive for sure! However, I "think" that only applies to multifocal implant lenses? and only if you have third class medical or higher.</p>
<p>Excessive for sure! However, I "think" that only applies to multifocal implant lenses? and only if you have third class medical or higher.</p> Jan had his lenses replaced b…tag:zenith.aero,2022-09-21:2606393:Comment:8783732022-09-21T22:29:05.678ZJan Eggenfellnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JanEggenfellner
<p>Jan had his lenses replaced before cataracts happened. I can't say what the legality is behind it because it was at a time we were making mods to the SD, so flying wasn't really happening all that often. I will tell you - he was perfect and back to normal in 1-2 weeks. I'm not sure if that is of any help. Obviously everything medical can be individual. I am surprised there is a full 90 days on the subject... it seems very excessive. -Alissa</p>
<p>Jan had his lenses replaced before cataracts happened. I can't say what the legality is behind it because it was at a time we were making mods to the SD, so flying wasn't really happening all that often. I will tell you - he was perfect and back to normal in 1-2 weeks. I'm not sure if that is of any help. Obviously everything medical can be individual. I am surprised there is a full 90 days on the subject... it seems very excessive. -Alissa</p> Not a doctor, and never had t…tag:zenith.aero,2022-09-21:2606393:Comment:8782912022-09-21T21:46:30.041ZBob Simmonshttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobSimmons
<p>Not a doctor, and never had the surgery, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express once. Absent anything compelling to the contrary, I would go with your approach. You're legal if the doctor has cleared you to resume flying. If he hasn't mentioned flying specifically, a clearance to resume normal activity would appear to meet the self assessment criteria. The only possible way I could see flying to represent anything different from any other 'normal activity' would be if there's a pressure…</p>
<p>Not a doctor, and never had the surgery, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express once. Absent anything compelling to the contrary, I would go with your approach. You're legal if the doctor has cleared you to resume flying. If he hasn't mentioned flying specifically, a clearance to resume normal activity would appear to meet the self assessment criteria. The only possible way I could see flying to represent anything different from any other 'normal activity' would be if there's a pressure issue. But I assume a doctor would warn of that if it was the case, and also prohibit you from commercial flights since they typically pressurize the cabin to 8,000 feet. Besides, a 750 STOL isn't exactly known for being a high altitude machine. I think you're okay.</p> As I understand it, the full…tag:zenith.aero,2022-09-21:2606393:Comment:8783682022-09-21T20:36:54.096ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>As I understand it, the <strong><em>full recovery</em></strong> is much shorter than 90 days! The normal medical advice is that even weight lifting, jogging, cycling, etc. can be resumed after only 2 weeks! The odds of a "hard landing" being more violent to the eye than a tumble off a bicycle or falling flat on your face jogging seems to me to be slim to none. If the "hard landing" was more violent, then you probably really crashed and your eyes may be the least of your worries ... if you…</p>
<p>As I understand it, the <strong><em>full recovery</em></strong> is much shorter than 90 days! The normal medical advice is that even weight lifting, jogging, cycling, etc. can be resumed after only 2 weeks! The odds of a "hard landing" being more violent to the eye than a tumble off a bicycle or falling flat on your face jogging seems to me to be slim to none. If the "hard landing" was more violent, then you probably really crashed and your eyes may be the least of your worries ... if you survived! Worst case, a displaced implant is removeable and replaceable - not that one would want to go there!</p>
<p>As is typical of the FAA, I suspect the "90 days" is just a number they pulled out of the air - pun intended! LOL!</p>
<p>Seriously, my "friend's" eye doc is a nationally prominent eye surgeon <em>and</em> an extremely active pilot. (He flies all over the country teaching surgery.) I seriously doubt he would release anyone to drive or fly if there was any question of stability of either the lens or vision. </p>
<p>What I'm looking for is information from someone who actually is on a "driver's license medical" and had the polyfocal intraocular lens implants and what they were advised.</p> If it were me, I'd wait the 9…tag:zenith.aero,2022-09-21:2606393:Comment:8782232022-09-21T19:32:57.371ZWarren B Peckhttps://zenith.aero/profile/WarrenBPeck
<p>If it were me, I'd wait the 90 days. Just to be certain my eyes were healed and able to withstand a "firm" landing. Sight is more important than flight...</p>
<p>If it were me, I'd wait the 90 days. Just to be certain my eyes were healed and able to withstand a "firm" landing. Sight is more important than flight...</p> In accordance with 61.53, 61.…tag:zenith.aero,2022-09-21:2606393:Comment:8782202022-09-21T18:38:54.298ZBob Simmonshttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobSimmons
<p>In accordance with 61.53, 61.23 and 61.303, his private physician makes the determination if he can safely fly (not just drive). But he is still required to exercise due diligence and assess his own fitness to fly as well.</p>
<p>In accordance with 61.53, 61.23 and 61.303, his private physician makes the determination if he can safely fly (not just drive). But he is still required to exercise due diligence and assess his own fitness to fly as well.</p> Mine (CrystaLens) were done i…tag:zenith.aero,2022-09-21:2606393:Comment:8784622022-09-21T18:03:46.817ZMel Asberryhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MelAsberry
<p>Mine (CrystaLens) were done in November of 2012. At that time the limitation was 90 days. Limitation is the same for "BasicMed" and "3rd class".</p>
<p>I guess "drivers license" medical would be up to the Dr.</p>
<p>Mine (CrystaLens) were done in November of 2012. At that time the limitation was 90 days. Limitation is the same for "BasicMed" and "3rd class".</p>
<p>I guess "drivers license" medical would be up to the Dr.</p>