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Old 04-15-2011 | 06:56 AM
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LASIK is OK for civilian pilots as long as you can see 20/20 (with or without glasses) and don't have complications which would create visual problems (such as glare at night).

Last time I checked, no military branch was accepting LASIK for off-the-street applicants.

However...the navy (and I think the AF) has been experimenting with LASIK for pilots and pilot-candidates who are already in the military (ie service academy students) . The LASIK is done by military doctors.

Depending on the success of this program they may open LASIK up to all-comers eventually, you might check on the status of that.

In general, don't get any vision surgery if you want to be a military pilot. There may be options such as PRK, but there are limitations on that too. Best to talk to the military first.
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