Does having lasik eye surgery disqualify you from the military?

Q. My eye sight isn't very good and I can have lasik eye surgery to correct it. However, I want to join the military. Would my eyes disqualify from joining Marines or any special operations units? Thanks.

A. Many branches of the US military now allow laser vision correction surgery, however which type of surgery and which branch of the service are the key questions.

In 2007 the US Navy approved Bladeless Lasik for Top Gun fighter pilots. NASA has approved Lasik. There are a few special divisions that restrict Lasik, but will allow Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), a slightly different Lasik-like procedure.

You need to investigate the specific branch of the military that would be your goal. Speak with a recruiter about current laser vision correction limitations for that particular service. Also, the military will commonly provide Lasik for its personnel.

Read:
http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/nasa-lasik.htm
http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/Military-Navy-Lasik-PRK-Requirement.htm
http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-air-force.htm

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