Hello,

Here is an overview if you want to be an flying officer :-

1. Eligibility for Flying Officer:

   • Post-LASIK candidates may be eligible if specific criteria are met. For Indian Air Force (IAF), LASIK is allowed under strict conditions:
     • Age: Must be above 20 years at the time of surgery.
     • Stable refraction: Your prescription should remain stable for at least a year.
     • Pre-surgery refractive error: Should not exceed ±6.00 D.
     • Post-surgery visual acuity: 6/6 with no significant side effects.
   • Cycloplegic refraction, corneal thickness, and other parameters are also evaluated.

2. Eligibility for Ground Duty (Technical):

   • Post-LASIK candidates are generally allowed if visual standards are met. Stable 6/6 vision after LASIK is acceptable.

3. Post-Surgery Allowance in 2024:

   • Ensure a minimum recovery period of six months after LASIK before applying.
   • Meet all medical and vision standards specified for the role.

Consult IAF medical boards for precise and updated requirements.

Hope it helps !

Yes, LASIK is approved by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. Standards for Indian Air Force But there are set requirements and expectations.

For Eligibility criteria flying officer or ground duty One must have 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, which can be correctable to 6/6 only for hypermetropia. Manifest hypermetropia must not exceed +2.0D Sphere. No Myopia. Near Vision must be N-5 each eye.

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