If I had LASIK Surgery, is a waiver required for me to join the military if I have a nursing degree?

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Kevin

I have a degree in Nursing and I am interested in joining the military. I understand that I can apply for a direct commission into the military. However, I have had LasIk eye surgery and I can see 20/20. I was wondering if a waiver would be needed?

Answer
As long as it has been at least 6 months with no complications and your vision meets post-surgery standard, you would not require a waiver.

You will not be eligible for Airborne school or diving. There is no waiver for that.

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angelbaby

if you have bad eye sight but you have LASIK eye surgery and it is corected to 20/20 are you ok?

Answer
USN/USMC current vision standards:
20/40 correctable to 20/20
No colorblindness
No nightblindness
No astigmatism
I would not recommend LASIK surgery. If you are going to get your eyes surgically improved PRK is more likely to be accepted. LASIK is normally not accepted as there is a risk during a rapid-decompression or high negative-G maneuvers the flap may pop out of position.

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