The Eyes have it - All things Vision-related

[jjohnson87]

Good evening,
I have searched the forum for this and can’t find the answer but I apologize if this question has already been asked. I understand lasik and PRK are waiverable. However if wanting to fly Jets does it matter if you have LASIK since it involves cutting your eye and sealing it back. I have read that in the past there were concerns with G force exposer and the eye being damaged from the flap unsealing and moving. Does anybody know if this will hold be back from getting a Jet spot? Thank you for any information you can give me

 

[ea6bflyr]

Good evening,
I have searched the forum for this and can’t find the answer but I apologize if this question has already been asked. I understand lasik and PRK are waiverable. However if wanting to fly Jets does it matter if you have LASIK since it involves cutting your eye and sealing it back. I have read that in the past there were concerns with G force exposer and the eye being damaged from the flap unsealing and moving. Does anybody know if this will hold be back from getting a Jet spot? Thank you for any information you can give me

No platform restrictions from either PRK or LASIK.

 

[Mouselovr]

concerns with G force exposer and the eye being damaged from the flap unsealing and moving.

I told the flight surgeon at my LASIK consult I was concerned as I play contact sports.
He explained unless you’re involved with MMA or boxing with no head gear, there aren’t any activities that frequently cause issues. It’s the direct impact to the eye at high speed/force with a blunt object (fist) that causes problems.
G forces were never mentioned or a concern.

I know plenty of LASIK/PRK folks who went on to fly jets.

Also, if there was issue with Gs and LASIK, they’d have to ban people from the T6

 

[kirons7227]

Good Evening all,

Just commissioned in May and found out my medical was sent back because I have a scar on my eye. I was selected for SNA. Not sure what it’s from, but the flight surgeon mentioned it was there but not big enough to be an issue. Talked to a corpsman this morning and she said that there are some waivers for it. That being said, am I screwed? It doesn’t effect my vision and I passed from everything else. Can I still go NFO? Any and all help is appreciated.

 

[Mouselovr]

Sounds like there are waivers for it and you should be good.
If doc wasn't worried, I wouldn't be worried.
Enjoy Pensacola.