Many students who dream of becoming a pilot worry that wearing glasses might stop them from flying aircraft but the truth is it does not. As long as your eyesight can be corrected to the required standard using glasses or contact lenses you are fully eligible to become a pilot.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India allows candidates with glasses to apply for pilot training, provided their vision meets the prescribed standards after correction. During your medical examination doctors will check your eyesight to ensure it fits within the range required for safe flying. For example, you should have 6/6 vision (corrected or uncorrected) in both eyes and no major color blindness or eye disease.
Wearing glasses doesn t stop you from performing any part of your pilot training from flight simulations to real aircraft flying. Many professional pilots in India and abroad use glasses or contact lenses every day while flying. Modern cockpit technology and strict safety standards ensure that vision correction poses no problem at all.
Regularly check your eyesight and maintain your eye health.
Use high quality lenses and frames that fit comfortably under a headset.
Always carry an extra pair of glasses during flight sessions.
So, if you wear glasses don't let it stop you With the right medical clearance and dedication you can successfully become a professional pilot and achieve your flying dreams.