Does the Air Force offer Lasik surgery?

Damien Maxwell — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:44:37 -0400

So I have glasses and want to be a pilot. At first I thought I couldn't, but heard the Air force does Lasik surgery. Is that true?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2017 11:49 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:49:01 -0400

Have you spoken with an Air Force Recruiter? They would be the SMEs to go to for this.

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Sep 22 at 2017 11:54 AM

Col Joseph Lenertz — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:54:04 -0400

Damien Maxwell What is your vision? If it's worse than 20/50, you might be out of the running. Once the Air Force invests a lot of money into you making you a pilot, they may offer you lasik down the road to KEEP you flying, but there are plenty of smart college graduates with excellent vision who want to be pilots. See a recruiter to find out ALL of the qualifications to becoming a pilot.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2017 1:10 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 13:10:15 -0400

2d Lt Private RallyPoint Member any word on this?

Response by MSgt Michael Bischoff made Sep 22 at 2017 2:05 PM

MSgt Michael Bischoff — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:05:14 -0400

Check on the eyesight requirements for the drone pilots. They have an officer/enlisted programs for them. They may have different requirements. I don't know for sure, but it also be worth asking.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2017 5:17 PM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:17:01 -0400

I'm no SME on Air Force regulations, but the Navy recently opened up PRK recipients to SpecWar billets. I imagine there is some instruction for Navy pilots as well. The physical standards and requirements are similar.