Search Advanced search…. New posts. Search forums. Log in. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thread starter Yukon Start date Nov 17, Yukon Moderator Staff member. The approved elective refractive surgical procedures although highly successful in general are not risk free.
Furthermore RS is disqualifying for all classes of flying duties; waiver is required. Civilians who for whatever reason are considering to have the surgery performed by a private practitioner before entering in serving a military obligation that results in an entry classification job placement into a specialty AFSC should become familiar with Air Force guidelines before having this surgery.
Do your research as although the surgery may be successful it may not be eligible for the required waiver for entry classification job placement either because of inadequate before and after documentation or not meeting preoperative eligible for waiver criteria.
The Army has very few fixed-wing aircraft. The vast majority of Army pilots are helicopter pilots. Normal depth perception and normal color vision are required. After years of study, the Air Force has decided to change their long-standing policy which disqualified applicants who have had LASIK surgery from flight training and navigator training. The change became effective on May 21, Prior to the change, officers who had had the surgery could not become Air Force aviators.
Under the old policy, a select few pilots and navigators who had already graduated from flight training could apply to have the surgery and become part of an on-going study group. The change also removes the altitude and high-performance aircraft restrictions for people who have had LASIK. The Air Force has found that there was little to no effect on LASIK-treated eyes when subjected to high G-forces of combat fighter aircraft, the wind blast experienced during aircraft ejection, or exposure to high altitude.
The eyes are more trauma resistant after surgery using one of these methods compared to other forms of refractive surgeries. With all refractive surgeries, there is no guarantee of "perfect" sight after undergoing the procedures. Individuals must still meet the standards prescribed in AFI " Medical Examination and Standards", for entrance into the Air Force and aviation and special-duty positions. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. This surgery requires placing a small plastic lens inside the eye. Active duty service members now have the option to correct their distance vision, if medically and administratively qualified. Thanks to advanced technology and the military's dedication to operational research and safety, refractive surgery has been performed on more than , service members.
According to eye physician and surgeon, Army Lt. Current wait times for surgery average four to eight weeks, down dramatically from the early days of the program. The first step is to have an eye exam with your local optometrist.
Your eye doctor will help you to contact one of the 26 military refractive surgery centers, usually through their websites, and complete the application. During this process, military members must receive permission from their commander to undergo the procedure, be medically qualified, have a stable eyeglass prescription, and have specific time left on active duty, usually at least six to 12 months. At the laser surgery center, each surgical candidate undergoes an extensive evaluation, usually lasting about two hours, including dilation of the pupil.
On many levels faster visual recovery is beneficial, such as quicker return to work," Roberts stated. Paul Houghtaling, eye physician and surgeon.
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