I am a junior in college and am an aspiring guard pilot. Thanks to all on this forum that have contributed valuable information. My vision is definitely not 20/70, and I will have to have LASIK surgery (1 year prior of course). The whole waiver process makes me pretty nervous, I want to fly. Having a medical hiccup would be devastating.
I've been researching Refractive Surgery waivers and ran across the latest Air Force Waiver Guide ( last updated 6-5-12). Here is an excerpt from the Guide:
The following clinical criteria must be met before permission to proceed and waiver is granted following CRS treatment in AASD personnel:
A. Age 21 or older.
I'm 20 years old. Does this mean I have be 21 to have the LASIK operation performed and qualify for the waiver? I have a surgery date (August 10) scheduled, and I need to cancel if necessary.
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I am a junior in college and am an aspiring guard pilot. Thanks to all on this forum that have contributed valuable information. My vision is definitely not 20/70, and I will have to have LASIK surgery (1 year prior of course). The whole waiver process makes me pretty nervous, I want to fly. Having a medical hiccup would be devastating.
I've been researching Refractive Surgery waivers and ran across the latest Air Force Waiver Guide ( last updated 6-5-12). Here is an excerpt from the Guide:
The following clinical criteria must be met before permission to proceed and waiver is granted following CRS treatment in AASD personnel:
A. Age 21 or older.
I'm 20 years old. Does this mean I have be 21 to have the LASIK operation performed and qualify for the waiver? I have a surgery date (August 10) scheduled, and I need to cancel if necessary.