What disqualifies you from getting a first class medical?

There is a list of medical variables that disqualify an FAA medical certificate. Heart issues, such as valve replacements or permanent pacemakers are disqualifying, as are psychological disorders, substance abuse, and epilepsy. The FAA keeps a list of conditions that disallow the issuance of a medical certificate.



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The FAA encourages pilots to seek help if they have a mental health condition since most, if treated, do not disqualify a pilot from flying.

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Is LASIK allowed for pilots? Yes, however, after training, their eyes cannot degrade beyond 20/400 without correction, and their corrected visual acuity must remain at 20/20. Therefore, in some cases, Army pilots can have LASIK eye surgery to remain in service.

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