I wish to be the commander in the air force some-more than anything. we listened which they concede laser eye operation in the little situations. My prophesy is 20/60 correctable to 20/10. If we should be so propitious as to get the opportunity..is laser eye operation value it? we do not wish to hurt my hold up with the mistake..but we do not wish live my hold up with bewail either…
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jim
August 15th, 2009 at 4:58 am
I’m no doctor, but as a retired WSO in the USAF, I CAN tell you that eye surgery was actually encouraged among aircrews. There’s two types: LASIK, and "PRK". Of the two PRK is more expensive, generally, but provides better results, and was the approved technique. I understand, now though, that LASIK is also acceptable.
Before you spend the money on an initial exam, and possibly surgery though, I would ensure you can pass the other requirements for an Initial Class I Phyiscal:
No astigmatism, and good/excellent depth perception
No significant loss of hearing
No history of asthma, heart conditions or high/low blood pressure
Haven’t been unconscious for more than 5-6 minutes since the age of 12. (Being under for surgery is OK.)
Have a sitting height of =< 48". Don’t want to leave your knees behind if you have to eject some day.
Not diabetic. History of diabetes in your family’s OK, as long as you aren’t tested positive.
Not tested positive for HIV.
Not excessively over/underweight for your height, AND at least 5’4" for males, 5′ for females (though this can be waivered.
If you’re pretty much otherwise good to go, and this is what you really want to do, then maybe you should consider an initial exam. Not everyone has vision that can be laser-corrected.
Charles M
August 15th, 2009 at 4:58 am
I aint no doctor so I cant advise you very well but if flying is what you want to do then it is worth it. But you may not be selected as a pilot in the airforce and may be stuck as a ground ops guy.
Delta Virtual Airlines #3438
August 15th, 2009 at 4:58 am
I have heard from many people that airlines prefer your eyes be corrected by lenses. They do not recommend laser surgery because of the complications. They’d rather have you wearing coke-bottle classes if you have to then to go blurry during a landing.
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