lawilm Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Question, I am remaining positive about this meps hiccup that i posted about earlier so I am going to go ahead and ask another question since I have time to address this while waiting. I had PRK Surgery in 2007, precorrection was -5.25 5.75 (within the 8 limits)... As years have gone by I noticed that I struggle to get 20/20 on the test. My refraction is very tiny now , so much so the eye doctor indicated that I wouldn't notice much improvement with glasses as its extremely minor. Such as certain times of the day or lighting I can see 20/20 also if my eyes are say not dry I can pretty well make out the letters... So when I go for the flight physical having had PRK years ago and I don't hit the 20/20 mark would that be an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogGuy Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 You shouldn't. You will have to get a waiver for PRK ( i am assuming you are not prior service) in which case you will require a consult. Your vision limits are the same regardless if PRK or no. Something like 20/80 or 20/50 correctable to 20/20 ( I pulled that first number out of thin air). This should not be a huge deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogGuy Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Dont stress about this whole thing. Speaking from my own 6 month battle with MEPS and the flight physical process, take it one step at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawilm Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Phrog I appreciate your feedback and I have no intentions of giving up yet and I will fight tooth and nail to the very end. Thank you for putting my mind at ease with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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