Aircrew should be seen within how many days of an optician receiving a complete prescription?

• A. 1 day
• B. 3 days
• C. 2 days
• D. 5 days

Answer: (B)

When an optician completes a full prescription, aircrew need a quick medical check to confirm the new glasses meet the current visual requirements and won't impact safety during flight. The standard window is within three days. This timeframe keeps downtime to a minimum while ensuring the correction is appropriate and any necessary instructions or notes are in place before returning to flying duties. Shorter windows, like one or two days, are good but not essential; waiting longer, such as five days, can unnecessarily extend time away from flying and potentially expose safety risks if vision isn’t promptly reviewed.