Safety recommendation
NTSB Recommends FAA Establish Recurrent Procedures for Corrective Lens Notification
The NTSB recommends the FAA implement procedures to notify first-line supervisors about controllers requiring corrective lenses during air traffic control duties.
The NTSB recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration establish recurrent procedures to notify first-line supervisors which controllers under their supervision are required to wear corrective lenses during the performance of air traffic control duties. The recommendation is based on the need to ensure proper visibility and safety during air traffic control operations.
Original regulatory source: https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/sr-details/A-89-089