Can pilots wear shades?

All pilots requiring a spectacle prescription must have one clear (untinted) pair of correcting lenses but can have prescription sunglasses as their second pair. The wearing of non-prescription sunglasses on top of prescription glasses is not acceptable.



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Yes, airplane pilots can wear glasses. (And many do.) If you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, you can still become a commercial, private, or military pilot. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the military have certain minimum standards for prospective pilots.

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To ensure displays are visible, pilots have to wear sunglasses that are non-polarized. A lot of pilots use sunglasses to meet legal eyesight requirements. Contrary to popular thought, pilots do not need perfect vision.

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A lens material that blocks UV or a UV blocking coating is recommended for pilots. There is no evidence that blue light hazard exposure in flight is such that blue light hazard filters or coatings are required. High index lenses are recommended for stronger spectacle prescriptions.

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Yes of course, they wear it while flying also. Not only fighter pilots, it is even worn by other aviators(pilots) also. This is because of the UV protection and anti-glaring properties of these glasses. Glaring can effect pilot's vision and hamper reading the instruments.

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Commercial carriers each have different regulations about LASIK for their pilots. American, Continental, and FedEx permit LASIK, embracing the same 6-week healing and stabilization requirement as the FAA. United Airlines allows LASIK, but requires a 12-week healing period after care.

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