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Can you be an Air Force Pilot if you’ve had laser eye surgery?
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Apples asked:
Can you be an Air Force Pilot if you’ve had laser eye surgery?
Can you be an Air Force Pilot if you’ve had laser eye surgery?
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November 3rd, 2009 at 10:34 am
i believe as long as you have 20/20 vision then sure
November 4th, 2009 at 12:29 am
Nope. Laser eye surgery does not count as 20/20. And they do know if you have had it. You can’t lie. They do accept x amount of people with 20/20 vision- a very small percentage.
Navy also accepts a small amount of people with 20/20 vision. USMC and USCG are the same.
Edit: I meant to say each branch accpets a small number of Laser surgery applicants.
November 5th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Yes, depending upon what type of surgery, who performed it, and the result. They will even pay for the procedure.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Yes you can.
We take a small percentage each year and the number varies based on number of slots vs. number of qualified applicants.
November 8th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Yes you can and I’m proof. However you have to get what’s called a Flying Class I waiver. You’ll receive this waiver from Brooks AFB during Medical Flight Screening (MFS) once you’re selected for pilot training.
There is a long process to it all and I highly suggest doing more research before you go and find the closest optometrist to get it done. Try the websites below to start. Good luck!