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Opthalmic (eye) fitness for civil aviation pilots and shipping

  Eye and opthalmic criteria DR VIJAY BADE MBBS,AFIH Email drbvb111@gmail.com , www.drbadevshl.com ph 9881398048 Refractive Surgeries: Candidate who have undergone   photo refractive keratotomy (PRK)/ Laser in setu Kearomileusis (LASIK) may be considered   fit for commissioning   in the Air force in all branches. Post PRK/LASIK   candidates must meet the visual requirements for the branch as laid down in below   para The following criteria must be satisfied prior to selecting post-PRK/LASIK Candidates. 1.        PRK/LASIK surgery should not have been carried out before the age of 20 years. 2.        The axial length of the eye should not be more than 25.5 mm as measured by IOL master. 3.        At least 20 months should have elapsed post umcomplicated stable PRK/ LASIK with no history or evidences of any complication. 4.     ...