16th January 2007
Dr. Chien answers a question from a pilot with a Corneal Hole.
Topics mentioned:
- Corneal hole
- Corneal infections
- Eye surgery
- Corneal transplants
- Medical Certification with monocular vision
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26th December 2006
Dr. Chien answers a question from a student on medical certification with kidney or ureteral stones.
When a pilot should self-certify and self-ground.
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AMEcast #004 - Kidney or urethreal stones [4:53m]:
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15th December 2006
Thanks for the inquiries, …
Dr. Chien answers email questions on medical certification with Hypertension and Deep Venous Thrombosus.

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15th December 2006
About ADD in response to an email from a listener…..the major issue is whether ADD has ever been diagnosed….and in the case of this 30 something, I’m dubious.
Dr. Chien answers an email inquiry from a businessman who has been taking Adderall which is commonly prescribed for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The writer is an inactive private pilot who wants to actively fly. Dr. Chien has some advice and strong opinions on how to handle the diagnosis of ADD.
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AMEcast #002 - ADD and Medications [5:33m]:
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12th December 2006
This is Dr. Bruce Chien, Senior AME 21016. Last year I did more than 100 medicals, of all classes. Most of these were special issuances for which telephone authorization from FAA was required. Just one was deferred.
With proper preparation, deferral can largely be avoided.
This board is moderated. We invite your questions. Give me a heads up at doc (at sign)pilotcast.com
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