Does having lasik eye surgery disqualify you from the military?
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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.
Answer
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
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
Does LASIK eye surgery correct your vision?
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I am planning on getting LASIK eye surgery next year and I need to know a few things. First off I need to know if it corrects vision. Currently I'm wearing glasses and have a hard time seeing with those, my vision with glasses isn't that bad I just can't read from a far distance and can't see certain things from far away. Would getting LASIK eye surgery correct that? I also want to know if my vision continues getting worse will I be able to get the surgery?
Answer
The laser surgery does fix vision (assuming you are a suitable candidate for the procedure). You can NOT get it done until your vision has been stable for at least a year (preferably longer) this generally winds up being your early;mid 20's or so. The fact that you can't see perfectly, even with your glasses, suggests that your vision is still changing. Anyway, the places that do it generally give a free initial consultation where they describe the procedure and determine whether it will work for you or not.
The laser surgery does fix vision (assuming you are a suitable candidate for the procedure). You can NOT get it done until your vision has been stable for at least a year (preferably longer) this generally winds up being your early;mid 20's or so. The fact that you can't see perfectly, even with your glasses, suggests that your vision is still changing. Anyway, the places that do it generally give a free initial consultation where they describe the procedure and determine whether it will work for you or not.
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