Originally Posted by
DBFly9229
Hi guys,
I'm currently a freshman in college considering applying to OTS and attempting to be part of military aviation. However, my vision is not great and i would have to get corrective surgery to even consider pursuing aviation in the military.
I know this article :
LASIK Eye Surgery for Air Force Aviator Applicants
outlines the recent change, allowing air force members to get LASIK, but:
-Does LASIK/ corrective surgery have to be done through the Air Force to be considered for aviation or can you still pass medical requirements if you get LASIK done outside of the military?
-Is LASIK acceptable for all branches of military aviation (army, marines) or just for the Air Force?
Any insight would be great!
This is not in reference to pilots in particular, but the AF in general. Early last year, my stepson was trying to enlist in the AF. His father had previously paid for him to undergo Lasik surgery. My stepson had to wait about 8 months to go through a waiver process to even enlist. Once that was approved by the AF medical establishment, he was eligible to try for enlisted aircrew slots. Apparently, the AF is not too thrilled with Lasik they do not perform.