{"id":9228,"date":"2025-08-09T03:50:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T07:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=9228"},"modified":"2025-09-03T10:48:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:48:30","slug":"can-you-be-a-pilot-with-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/can-you-be-a-pilot-with-glasses\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Be a Pilot With Glasses?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes, you can become a pilot while wearing glasses! Whether you dream of flying commercial jets, private planes, or military aircraft, corrective lenses like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">glasses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can help you meet the necessary vision standards.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Below, we\u2019ll explore the vision requirements for different types of pilots, discuss alternatives to glasses, and share tips to help you pursue your aviation dreams. Plus, we\u2019ll highlight stylish eyewear options perfect for aspiring pilots.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/aviator\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9256 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/content-image-1000-630-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman wearing a denim jacket and aviator sunglasses\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/content-image-1000-630-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/content-image-1000-630-1-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/content-image-1000-630-1-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/content-image-1000-630-1-825x520.jpg 825w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/content-image-1000-630-1-397x250.jpg 397w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"btn-article-scope\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW10641612 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10641612 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Vision Requirements for Commercial Pilots<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Commercial pilots, such as those flying for airlines, must meet strict vision standards set by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/ame_guide\/standards\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for a first-class medical certificate. Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distant Visual Acuity<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requirement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Vision must be 20\/20 or better in each eye, with or without corrective lenses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Details<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 If your natural vision is worse (e.g., 20\/80), glasses or contacts can correct it to 20\/20.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Visual Acuity<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"38\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requirement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Vision must be 20\/40 or better in each eye at 16 inches, with or without correction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"38\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For pilots over 50<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Intermediate vision of 20\/40 at 32 inches is also required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other Requirements<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"39\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Color vision<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Pilots must be able to distinguish aviation-related colors (e.g., red, green, white) for navigation lights and cockpit displays.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"39\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depth perception<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 This is essential for judging distances during takeoffs and landings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pilots must carry a spare pair of glasses during flights as a backup, per FAA guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/sunglasses\/frames\/kick-matte-blue-red-l-22611\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13767 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/In-content-2025-08-27T142952.770.jpg\" alt=\"A man wearing a striped shirt and large sunglasses with matte black frames\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/In-content-2025-08-27T142952.770.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/In-content-2025-08-27T142952.770-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/In-content-2025-08-27T142952.770-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/In-content-2025-08-27T142952.770-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/In-content-2025-08-27T142952.770-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vision Requirements for Private Pilots<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Private pilots, who fly for personal enjoyment, need a third-class medical certificate with less stringent vision requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distant Visual Acuity<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requirement <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 Vision must be 20\/40 or better in each eye, with or without corrective lenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Near Visual Acuity<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requirement <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 V<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ision must be 20\/40 or better in each eye at 16 inches, with or without correction.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other Requirements<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Color vision <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 Normal color vision and depth perception are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These standards make private piloting accessible to many who wear glasses, as long as their vision is correctable to the required levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vision Requirements for Military Pilots<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Military pilot vision standards are stricter and vary by branch. Here\u2019s a general overview:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Air Force Pilots<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Uncorrected vision <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vision must be no worse than 20\/70 in each eye and correctable to 20\/20.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Corrected vision <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 V<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ision must be 20\/20 in each eye for both distant and near vision.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Navy Pilots<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Uncorrected vision <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vision must be no worse than 20\/40 in each eye and correctable to 20\/20.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prescription limits <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 Refr<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">action is typically limited to +8.00 or -8.00 diopters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other Requirements<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Color Vision<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Normal color vision and depth perception are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eye Surgery<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Some branches disqualify candidates with prior eye surgeries, though waivers are increasingly available.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check with specific military branches for exact requirements, as they can differ.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/blocks-black-clear-m-19447\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/In-content-36-1.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a beige jacket wearing eyeglasses with tortoiseshell-patterned frames\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/In-content-36-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/In-content-36-1-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/In-content-36-1-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/In-content-36-1-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/In-content-36-1-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59774973 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59774973 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Comparison of Vision Requirements<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"height: 120px; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39349749 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked SCXW39349749 BCX0\">Certification Type<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightClicked SCXW39349749 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW154156548 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154156548 BCX0\">Distant Vision (Corrected)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW154156548 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW237867396 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237867396 BCX0\">Uncorrected Vision Limit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW237867396 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111486273 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111486273 BCX0\">Near Vision<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW111486273 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW261122522 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW261122522 BCX0\">Other Requirements<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeClicked SCXW261122522 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142234820 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142234820 BCX0\">Commercial (1st Class)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW142234820 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW250421072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250421072 BCX0\">20\/20 in each eye<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW250421072 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW69179936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69179936 BCX0\">None (correctable to 20\/20)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW69179936 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93208856 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93208856 BCX0\">20\/40 at 16 inches<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW93208856 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW45114788 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45114788 BCX0\">Color vision, depth perception<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW45114788 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145001233 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145001233 BCX0\">Private (3rd Class)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW145001233 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55509834 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55509834 BCX0\">20\/40 in each eye<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW55509834 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW32587034 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32587034 BCX0\">None (correctable to 20\/40)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW32587034 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264293441 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264293441 BCX0\">20\/40 at 16 inches<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW264293441 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255509165 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255509165 BCX0\">Color vision, depth perception<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW255509165 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252249426 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252249426 BCX0\">Air Force Pilot<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW252249426 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39246303 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39246303 BCX0\">20\/20 in each eye<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW39246303 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW118965085 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118965085 BCX0\">20\/70 uncorrected<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW118965085 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW7328511 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7328511 BCX0\">20\/20<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW7328511 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW192605849 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192605849 BCX0\">Color vision, depth perception<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW192605849 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW115277594 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115277594 BCX0\">Navy Pilot<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW115277594 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW98673493 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98673493 BCX0\">20\/20 in each eye<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW98673493 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113306877 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113306877 BCX0\">20\/40 uncorrected<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW113306877 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207758788 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207758788 BCX0\">20\/20<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW207758788 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72672707 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72672707 BCX0\">Color vision, depth perception<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW72672707 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alternatives to Glasses for Pilots<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While glasses are widely accepted, some pilots explore other vision correction options. Contact lenses are allowed by the FAA if they correct vision to the required standards, but pilots must still carry backup glasses. The most invasive alternative is refractive surgery, such as LASIK or PRK, which is acceptable after a recovery period (typically six weeks for FAA certification). Also, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/can-you-wear-glasses-in-the-military\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">military branches<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> may have restrictions or require waivers, so be sure to consult an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) to ensure any vision correction method meets FAA or military standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tips for Pilots Who Wear Glasses<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For pilots who wear glasses, here are some tips on ways to keep your vision clear:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Carry spare glasses <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 FAA regulations require pilots to have a backup pair during flights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Choose durable frames <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 Opt for sturdy, comfortable frames like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/aviator\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">aviator glasses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which stay secure during flight maneuvers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Regular eye exams <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 Schedule frequent checkups to maintain compliance with FAA standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Anti-glare coatings \u2013<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Consider lenses with anti-glare coatings to reduce cockpit reflections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Get Started as a Pilot With Glasses<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are interested in becoming a pilot and currently wear glasses, take a look at these steps to help you get started:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit an AME <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 Schedule a medical exam to confirm your vision meets FAA standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Choose a flight school <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 Research programs that align with your goals, including private or commercial piloting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Obtain a medical certificate <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 Secure the appropriate class (first, second, or third) based on your piloting aspirations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Start training <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 Begin flight training, ensuring your glasses meet all requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more details, visit the FAA\u2019s Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/botanist-gray-brown-m-19654\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13341 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-30.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a green shirt smiling wearing eyeglasses with striped-texture frames\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-30.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-30-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-30-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-30-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/In-content-30-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FAQ: Common Questions About Pilots and Glasses<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flying with glasses comes with specific considerations. Here are the key facts to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can I wear glasses while flying?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes, as long as they correct your vision to FAA or military standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do I need to remove glasses during flight maneuvers?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">No, glasses should remain on to maintain optimal vision.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are there restrictions on glass types?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frames must be secure and lenses free of distortions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can I become a pilot if my vision is correctable to 20\/20?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes, corrective lenses make this achievable for most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flight-Ready Vision<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wearing glasses doesn\u2019t have to stop you from becoming a pilot. With corrective lenses, you can meet FAA and military vision standards to pursue your aviation dreams. Eyebuydirect offers durable, stylish <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/sunglasses\/aviator\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">prescription aviator sunglasses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and glasses perfect for pilots. Start your journey today by scheduling an eye exam and exploring flight training options!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, you can become a pilot while wearing glasses! 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