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Monocular diplopia in flying personnel.
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|October 1, 1975
Summary
Physiologic optical aberrations caused monocular diplopia in Air Force pilots. Despite double vision, most pilots maintained excellent visual acuity, posing no risk to flight safety.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Aerospace Medicine
- Physiological Optics
Background:
- Investigating causes of visual disturbances in aviators.
- Understanding the impact of optical aberrations on visual performance.
Observation:
- Fifteen U.S. Air Force flying personnel experienced monocular diplopia or polyopia.
- Symptoms were linked to natural variations in the eye's refractive elements.
Findings:
- Optical aberrations were identified as the primary cause.
- Most cases presented with excellent visual acuity.
- The condition did not impede safe and accurate visual performance.
Implications:
- Reassessing visual standards for pilots with minor optical aberrations.
- Highlighting the eye's adaptability to certain refractive anomalies.
- Informing aviation medical evaluations regarding visual disturbances.