Should I get LASIK before joining the military?

Getting LASIK surgery before attempting to join the military will not keep you out, but there are limits placed on the roles that someone with LASIK surgery may be assigned. For instance, having LASIK surgery is technically a disqualifier for the Navy and Marine Corps, but applicants can obtain a medical waiver.

Is LASIK worth it over 30?

From a medical perspective, your 30s are a wonderful time to consider LASIK. By this time in your life, your prescription has most likely remained stable for a few years as your eyes have reached their full development. This means that there is little chance that your distance vision will deteriorate once corrected.

Can LASIK eliminate the need for glasses?

LASIK surgery permanently corrects vision problems like myopia (nearsightedness), usually eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses immediately after the procedure.

Will the military pay for LASIK eye surgery?

In the Army, both PRK and LASIK are waived for most service personnel. LASIK is performed in the Army; however, surface ablation, such as PRK and LASEK, is the preferred procedure to be performed on combat-bound soldiers and others in special operations.

Is it worth getting LASIK at 35?

The most popular time to get LASIK surgery is between 35 to 40 years old. At this time, patients vision is most stable and they are more likely to afford the treatment. Many doctors find that these patients prefer more years of active lifestyle with reduced dependency on eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Can your eyes go bad after LASIK?

Once you’ve recovered from Laser Eye Surgery, the changes made to your cornea by the laser are permanent and completely stable. The eye quickly adapts to your new vision. However, it is possible that your eyesight will worsen after Laser Eye Surgery due to an unavoidable part of the body’s ageing process.

Does LASIK make you non deployable?

After LASIK you get a 6-week nondeployable profile.