http://www.lasersurgery4eyes.com/eli....html#military
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Policy on LASIK

According to the Federal Air Surgeon's Medical Bulletin, Fall 1998, the FAA
accepts LASIK for its pilots, as long as the FAA examining doctor finds "the
post-operative condition has stabilized," pilots have "no significant
adverse effects or complications" and their eyes meet "the appropriate
vision standards" one to six months post-operatively. The bulletin states
that it is the pilot's responsibility to have his or her doctor send a copy
of a report documenting outcomes to the Aeromedical Certification division
in Oklahoma City. This report will then become part of the pilot's permanent
record.


For more information, you can write to

FAA Civil Aeromedical Institute,
Aeromedical Education Division, AAM-400,
P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125


However, commercial airline pilots or those planning to become pilots should
be aware that airlines set their own hiring policies with respect to LASIK.
Kenneth Martin, MD with the Aeromedical Division of the Canadian and U.S.
pilot's union, Airline Pilots Association, states that the airlines'
policies toward LASIK are "evolving" and that more and more pilots are
having it done. By contrast, a job recruiter for Air, Inc. states that most
companies will not hire pilots whom have had any surgery on their eyes,
regardless of whether or not such a policy officially exists.


In sum, commercial airline pilots should check with their current employer
to learn their policy, official or unofficial, about LASIK. Those
considering becoming commercial airline pilots should be aware that the
decision to have LASIK might affect their careers. Potential pilots should
carefully check with airlines that they would consider working for prior to
making any decision about surgery.


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Dave A

Yes I have stopped long enough to start and my car is back in that gear.

"H.P." wrote in message
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I reside in Fairfield County, CT and train in Westchester County, NY. I'm
looking for an optometrist or ophthalmologist who may specialize in
treating
vision correction for pilots. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks in
advance.