Is surgical vision correction/laser correction for nearsightedness advisable?
Laser surgery (LASIK) is acceptable to West Point Admissions only if done after age 21 because the eyeball has not stopped growing until that time of life. It is possible that in two years’ time laser surgery may be allowed for Cadets who are past the age of 21. A: At the moment, I do believe that flying is out of the question for young people who get surgical vision correction/laser correction. It is only just becoming available in the Army and under very strict rules. The military studies everything in great detail before it is approved. From what I have read, eye surgery is not a way to become flight qualified. In fact I do believe at this time it will disqualify that person. At least not at this time! If this is not correct I am sure someone will jump right in here. Best to have your candidate check with the Academies. A: I don’t know about flying, but I do know some of the limitations that LASIK and PRK have on other career decisions. I was in the first batch of laser eye surgerie
