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Old 10-25-2007 | 11:04 AM
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Rodger
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Default Lasik/PRK and the airlines

I currently fly for the Air Force and am seriously considering doing the Lasik/PRK they offer. Before I take the leap of faith I want to make sure I'm not closing doors on myself.

Though I don't know of anyone who has had issues cotinuing their Air Force flying career post-surgery, does corrective eye surgery preclude you from flying for the airlines, especially as a new hire? Specifically, are there regulations that create medical hassles (waivers or required additional testing)? Would any airline care (or even ask) if you've had corrective eye surgery?

In other words, am I screwing myself if I choose to ditch the glasses that are doing a mighty fine job of correcting my vision to 20/10 but are a pain in my a$$?
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