z1000
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Hi all,
As a prerequisite for the PADI open water course, I have to get a dive medical done due to a permanent moderate hearing loss in one ear. Sadly I have been declared unfit by two dive doctors who are uncertain if my physical conditions prevent me from diving. They of course pass on the bucket to specialists who I suspect will shrug their shoulders.
I was born with a condition called unilateral microtia. In short, I have one ear with moderate conductive hearing loss, but no ear, canal, middle and inner ear structures on the other side. Although the working ear is fit for diving (never had an issue with pressure equalising at high altitude), dive doctors are not sure if the other missing ear will be problematic.
So instead of wasting more resources getting another I am not sure response from so called specialist, I am wondering if any forum members have encountered divers with such or similar condition, or maybe there is a knowledgeable dive doctor here willing to shed some light on this subject.
Been declared unfit for diving leaves me a bitter taste, whats worse is this feeling has made me wanting to dive even more.
Regards
Will
As a prerequisite for the PADI open water course, I have to get a dive medical done due to a permanent moderate hearing loss in one ear. Sadly I have been declared unfit by two dive doctors who are uncertain if my physical conditions prevent me from diving. They of course pass on the bucket to specialists who I suspect will shrug their shoulders.
I was born with a condition called unilateral microtia. In short, I have one ear with moderate conductive hearing loss, but no ear, canal, middle and inner ear structures on the other side. Although the working ear is fit for diving (never had an issue with pressure equalising at high altitude), dive doctors are not sure if the other missing ear will be problematic.
So instead of wasting more resources getting another I am not sure response from so called specialist, I am wondering if any forum members have encountered divers with such or similar condition, or maybe there is a knowledgeable dive doctor here willing to shed some light on this subject.
Been declared unfit for diving leaves me a bitter taste, whats worse is this feeling has made me wanting to dive even more.
Regards
Will