Pilot Vision Test Online: Aviation Licensing Visual Fields

Visual fields in aviation

Pilots must maintain a wide, reliable visual field to safely operate aircraft, monitor instruments, and respond to rapid changes in their environment. For aviation medical certification, visual field testing is used to confirm whether the pilot’s vision meets defined regulatory standards rather than to diagnose disease.

Eyeonic’s Pilot Vision Test is purpose-built for these licensing requirements.

Supra-threshold, monocular testing for pilots

Like the driving test, the Pilot Vision Test is a supra-threshold examination specifically designed for licensing:

The test applies a fixed pass/fail threshold at each location in the visual field, aligned to aviation standards.
Each eye is tested monocularly, one eye at a time, as required for pilot visual field standards.
Test configuration is tailored to each country’s aviation regulations (for example, in Australia a 100° × 40° monocular field is assessed).

The output provides clear, licence-relevant results suitable for aviation medical examiners and regulatory bodies.

Online visual field testing – anywhere, any time

Eyeonic is a world-first provider of online licensing visual field tests, enabling pilot vision assessments to be performed on any compatible computer, in clinic or at home.

This offers significant advantages over traditional, machine-based testing:

No capital outlay for perimeter hardware
Greater flexibility for pilots who may be travelling or based remotely
Reduced need for controlled-lighting rooms
More accessible testing for regions with limited equipment or specialist services

How the Eyeonic Pilot Vision Test works

The same core Eyeonic technology powers the Pilot Vision Test, adapted for monocular protocols:

Step One

Screen calibration and viewing

Screen calibration and viewing distance control ensure stimuli are presented at the correct angular size, regardless of display.

Step Two

AI-assisted webcam monitoring

AI-assisted webcam monitoring confirms appropriate head position and alignment throughout the test.

Step Three

Blind spot localisation

Blind spot localisation helps verify fixation and reliability for each eye tested.

Step Four

Adaptive testing

Adaptive testing algorithm refines stimulus presentation based on pilot responses, keeping the test efficient while preserving accuracy.

Step Four

Typical test times

Typical test times are only a few minutes per eye, supporting streamlined aviation medical assessments.

Role within aviation medical certification

The Pilot Vision Test is designed to complement, not replace, other components of aviation eye assessments:

Visual acuity measurements and ocular health evaluations remain essential.
Eyeonic provides the visual field component required by many aviation authorities, with results that can be documented and shared as part of the official medical record.

Who this test is for

Aviation medical examiners and ophthalmologists conducting pilot licence evaluations
Airlines and aviation organisations seeking scalable, remote-friendly solutions for pilot vision screening
Regulators and licensing authorities wanting a validated, online visual field option that aligns with national standards