Littleblue411 Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Hello, I am considering getting ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens). This is really my only option in order to get better vision. I want to apply to go to WOFT and was wondering if the new eye surgery has been approved by ARMY now that it is considered safe in the aviation industry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DakotaDethklok Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 I would ask a flight surgeon. AR 40-501 doesnt look like you would meet the standard with ICL surgery. PRK and LASIK is fine in most cases though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Hello, I am considering getting ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens). This is really my only option in order to get better vision. I want to apply to go to WOFT and was wondering if the new eye surgery has been approved by ARMY now that it is considered safe in the aviation industry. PRK LASEK and LASIK are the only authorized procedures, from https://www.tamc.amedd.army.mil/offices/ophthalmology/docs/Army%20Aviation%20Refractive%20Surgery%20Policy.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpsj17 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 ICL will not get approved as of right now. Its due to the effects the implant can have on your vision while flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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