Lasik

[Swass]

Are you automatically disqualified if you have had the Lasic procedure and had your vision corrected to 20/20. I had mine done about 6 mos ago and was wondering about flying in the military, heavier stuff not fighters.
Thanks for the help.

 

[thumper7]

It has been done

I know of aviators that have had it done, while already being winged. I will check some of the other publications to see if you are allowed to have it prior to applying.

Thumper

 

[Swass]

Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it.

 

[chawbein]

You are probably forked. As far as I know the only eye surgery that is waiverable is PRK (and that is pretty rare). Lasik is an automatic disqualification in the Air Force. That is just what I've heard.

 

[Purduepete]

PRK only

Lasik is still disqualifing for pilots and navs. PRK is the only waiverable surgery. I don't think it's hard to get a waiver for it. I had PRK done as well as another guy in my unit and we both got waviers.