Waiver for refraction greater then -5.5

[Luchini]

"Im about 2 years away from my associates degree."

I thought you needed a bachelor's degree to join the military as an officer.

You do. But never too early to gather as much information as possible before deciding what to do. Oh and I mistyped it Im 2 years away from my BA I almost have my AA.

 

[lawfly]

Waiver for refraction error

I had heard a few years ago that the military was accepting pilot candidates who had the surgery. Back when I applied (in the 70's, still in high school, 4 year ROTC scholarship applicant, private pilot cetificate in hand) I was turned down for refractive error in excess of (negative?) two point something. Stayed civilian and got a bunch of ratings, and also went to law school. Times have changed. I've always thought that so long as a pilot meets FAA first class medical requirements, without actual operational limitations, he/she should be medically qualified to be an airline pilot. That seems to be the case now, but in the past, the airlines had their own, more stringent requirements, particularly as to vision. Anyway, good luck to all you guys in your endeavors.