Lasik question

yotatruk · Posted: 10-05-2009, 12:34 PM

If I was to decide to get Lasik while a controller, how long is the recovery time, and how long would I be away from work? I guess I would have to get another medical evaluation? Thanks

G_Orsak · Posted: 10-06-2009, 04:02 PM

Yes, you would have to get cleared by the ophthalmologist and pass a eye exam. Most people recover in a few weeks.

yotatruk · Posted: 10-06-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G_Orsak

Yes, you would have to get cleared by the ophthalmologist and pass a eye exam. Most people recover in a few weeks.

Would that be the opthamologist that did the surgery or an FAA opthamologist? So if I did it before the academy I should be okay?

G_Orsak · Posted: 10-07-2009, 12:33 PM

Usually it is the ophthalmologist that did the surgery, but most any ophthamologist will do.

Lasik question

Stuck Mic - Air Traffic Control - ATC - Aviation