AVIATION OPTOMETRY & CAD
Aviation Optometry & CAD Colour Vision Test
Birmingham Aeromedical Centre
Our aviation optometry service ensures post-surgery vision or new applicants meet aviation standards for Class 1 certification through expert assessment.
CAD testing provides reassurance that an applicant’s colour vision meets aviation certification standards through precise testing.
AVIATION OPTOMETRY
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Say comprehensive test
Give small description
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UK CAA may request this post surgery
Applicant may be seeking reassurance
Applicant may be transferring overseas and an authority requires it
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Photo ID
A completed EASA application form (if applying for an EASA medical)
A UK CAA Cellma online application form (if applying for a UK CAA medical. You do not need to bring a printed copy)
A completed mental health questionnaire (do not date or sign)
Your glasses or contact lenses, and your most recent eye prescription (if applicable)
Medical records relating to any significant medical history.
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Eye drops may be used that cause temporary glare or blurred vision. If you drive, only drive once your vision has completely returned to normal.
Applicants with previous LASIK or refractive surgery must provide a report to include dates, type, refraction, and complications.
CAD COLOUR VISION TEST
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We are one of only three Aeromedical Centres in the UK approved to certify applicants for an initial UK & EASA commercial pilot’s medical certificate, and are the only AeMC outside London and the South East with this approval.
We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly and comfortable clinic.
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Register for a CAA Portal account
Complete a UK CAA Cellma online medical application form
Complete a Mental Health Questionnaire (do not date or sign)
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Photo ID
A UK CAA Cellma online application form ( You do not need to bring a printed copy)
A completed mental health questionnaire (do not date or sign)
Your glasses or contact lenses, and your most recent eye prescription (if applicable)
Medical records relating to any significant medical history.
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Eye drops may be used that cause temporary glare or blurred vision. If you drive, only drive once your vision has completely returned to normal.
Applicants with previous LASIK or refractive surgery must provide a report to include dates, type, refraction, and complications.
OTHER MEDICALS & SERVICES
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UK & EASA CLASS 1 RENEWAL MEDICALS
Revalidate or renew your UK and / or EASA class 1 medical at our Birmingham Airport or Harpenden clinic.
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UK & EASA CLASS 2 & LAPL MEDICALS
We perform initial, revalidation or renewal UK and / or EASA class 2 medicals at Birmingham Airport or Harpenden.
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UK CLASS 3 (ATCO) RENEWAL MEDICALS
Revalidate or renew your UK class 3 medical certificate at our Birmingham Airport or Harpenden clinic.
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UK & EASA CABIN CREW MEDICALS
We perform UK and / or EASA cabin crew medicals or attestations from our Birmingham Airport or Harpenden clinic.
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AIRCREW & ATCO SICKNESS MANAGEMENT
We support pilots or ATCOs on long-term sickness absence return to active duty with expert medical guidance and care.
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AVIATION OPTOMETRY & CAD COLOUR VISION TESTS
We offer aviation optometry and CAD colour vision testing for applicants as required.
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AIRLINE MEDICAL SERVICES & CONSULTING
We advise airlines and airports on various aspects of aviation medicine including medical policy and fitness to fly.
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AME TRAINING AT BIRMINGHAM AeMC
We training doctors selected for AME training by the UK CAA & EASA.
