Corneal dystrophy

[Guest Dirt Beater]

Was at Brooks last week and found out I have a DQ condition known as Fleck dystrophy...basically little opaque spots on my cornea. They don't effect my vision at all, and they took a whole extra day to put me through every eye test I think ever invented, so I'm hoping the waiver process won't be too difficult. I also need a waiver for near acuity, but they were able to correct both my eyes down to 20/10.

Also, the eye doc said the spots will not likely progress and get worse, so combined with that and the fact that my vision is correctable to 20/10, do you think I'll get the waiver pretty easily?

[Guest F16PilotMD]

I think what you are talking about is actually called Fuchs' Dystrophy. If so, here's a web site that tells you all about it:

https://www.fuchs-dystrophy.com/

I have no idea what the waiver possibilites are for this. Brooks is typically pretty clear with you if they think this is not a waiverable condition. Your best bet is probably to wait for their report or go through your det to investigate your possibilities. I would frankly be worried that they will not waive this condition because of its unclear progressive nature in a young person. ???

Keep me posted about how this goes for you. This is a new one for me. Sorry I can't be more helpful to you.

[ 24. December 2004, 10:15: Message edited by: F16PilotMD ]

[Guest Dirt Beater]

Yeah, we'll see how it goes. I do appreciate your insight though...every bit helps.

[Guest Dirt Beater]

Got my medical back today approved with waivers for near acuity and Fleck corneal dystrophy...so it's possible!! F16PilotMD, you wanted to be posted...there you go.

[Guest Dirt Beater]

Oh yeah, what do OU and OD mean?

"Fleck corneal dystrophy OU"

"Substandard near visual acuity OD corrects to 20/20 by manifest"

[Guest F16PilotMD]

OU is shorthand for both eyes

OD is shorthand for right eye

"Fleck" ? Have not heard of it. Thanks for the update.

[ 03. March 2005, 07:32: Message edited by: F16PilotMD ]