> Being both far sighted and near sighted, is a little different than the
 > topic here.  It could be the general reason why the FAA discourages

trying

 > to use different correction in each eye.  I do not have a problem passing
 > the eye exam.
 >
 > tc

You are right, the reason that the FAA doesn't want you using two different
lenses is that it messes up depth perception to certain degree.  Although in
reality, most people can see well enough with the out-of-focus eye to resolve
the images into one and provide adequate depth perception.  There are airline
pilots who have been able to get a waiver for separate lenses so you
shouldn't have a problem for your class 2 or 3, especially if you write a
letter explaining the situation and get an ophthalmologist to back you up.
Some of the better LASIK and PRK surgeons could also probably fix your
problem.  With a history of RK, PRK would probably be the preferred
corrective procedure so make sure you find someone who does PRK (it is
getting more rare as most guys are just doing LASIK).

Dave Leonard
Navy Flight Surgeon

 
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