Allie Is a Licensed Pilot Who Is Nearsighted

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Allie is a licensed pilot who is nearsighted.She has 20/20 (perfect)vision when she wears her contact lenses.Without her contact lenses,she cannot read or drive,but with her contact lenses,she is able to engage in these activities.Acme Airlines has a requirement that its pilots have 20/20 uncorrected vision.Allie applies for a pilot position with Acme and is rejected based on her need to wear contact lenses.Allie goes to the EEOC to file a charge under the ADA against Acme Airlines.What is the likely result?

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