Eye surgery ALLOWED??

[david2000]

Hi, i wear glasses, and i'd like to know if it's allowed to have surgery on eyes? just to better my vision and not to have to wear glasses any more.

Does any one has done this surgery before? how it was?

Thanks. David.

 

[Malko]

Hi, i wear glasses, and i'd like to know if it's allowed to have surgery on eyes? just to better my vision and not to have to wear glasses any more.

Does any one has done this surgery before? how it was?

Thanks. David.

If you are referring to LASIK, yes it is allowed. I have had it done myself with no issues. Be sure to include the paperwork/records of surgery and its follow up when sending in your medical application. If you do not, it will get kicked back asking for it.

 

[My Flight Surgeon]

Here is the FAA brochure regarding refractive surgery.
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures/media/LaserEye_II.pdf

 

[DE727UPS]

I did it. Best money I ever spent.

 

[youngflyer]

I did it. Best money I ever spent.

Did you achive perfect 20/20 vision with it or did you have to use a very light prescription of glasses.