This link should help.
http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/navmed...iverGuide.aspx
Part 1.6 (Physical Exams & Standards) talks about the requirements for SNA, which you need to meet after surgery. Part 12.15 (Ophthalmology) talks about what you need to have before surgery.
i've had a difficult time trying to find info that doesn't contradict other info i've found...
I'm having trouble doing the same. I read all the threads on this PRK section of the forum last night, and am seeing a lot of contradiction (or I may be mistaken/confused). I did not want to just ask a question without doing my research first, as I am new to posting. Here are my questions though:
I recently had a PRK consultation done, and the doctor said I was a candidate and that my eyes were within all the limits for the surgery. My current refractive limits are -3.50 & -4.00, L & R eye, and I do not have an astigmatism. I scheduled the surgery for two weeks from yesterday. After doing so, I called my OSO's office and spoke with the Gunnery Sgt. I had previously met with. (Here is where I am confused) He said if my vision was worse than 20/40 prior to surgery, then I was disqualified as a candidate for an air contract, no matter what my vision was after the surgery. If this is correct, then why would so many people have the PRK done?
It was my understanding (through all my research) that if an aspiring Naval Aviator's vision was worse than 20/40, then they would have PRK done, wait the 6 months, apply for a waiver, then start his application process to become a Naval Aviator. Is this correct? (Also, I didn't mention it, but just to be clear I'll be applying through the USMC).
Again I am new to posting, so thank you for your patience.
i've had a difficult time trying to find info that doesn't contradict other info i've found...
I'm having trouble doing the same. I read all the threads on this PRK section of the forum last night, and am seeing a lot of contradiction (or I may be mistaken/confused). I did not want to just ask a question without doing my research first, as I am new to posting. Here are my questions though:
I recently had a PRK consultation done, and the doctor said I was a candidate and that my eyes were within all the limits for the surgery. My current refractive limits are -3.50 & -4.00, L & R eye, and I do not have an astigmatism. I scheduled the surgery for two weeks from yesterday. After doing so, I called my OSO's office and spoke with the Gunnery Sgt. I had previously met with. (Here is where I am confused) He said if my vision was worse than 20/40 prior to surgery, then I was disqualified as a candidate for an air contract, no matter what my vision was after the surgery. If this is correct, then why would so many people have the PRK done?
It was my understanding (through all my research) that if an aspiring Naval Aviator's vision was worse than 20/40, then they would have PRK done, wait the 6 months, apply for a waiver, then start his application process to become a Naval Aviator. Is this correct? (Also, I didn't mention it, but just to be clear I'll be applying through the USMC).
Again I am new to posting, so thank you for your patience.
Does the pre-op -8.00 apply to SNFO or just SNA? That guide said SNA but nothing about SNFO.