[mhh__]

Having recently got hooked on DCS, I've subtly fallen in love with the idea of being a fighter pilot. I'm the right age to apply, but my eyes aren't even close to good enough, so I'm so glad I've had that particular epiphany after starting a degree and having other interests and all that jazz.

[bumby]

If you’re in the US, I believe most military services now allow LASIK and PRK

[flurdy]

I am surprised by that, but I guess most pilots are not exposed as much as I thinĸ to open cockpits or windows that can blow your cornea flap open...

[bumby]

I think the original ban was due to worry that the corneal flap couldn’t withstand the g-forces. As more data came in, it seems like it’s a pretty low risk. Same with the pressures exerted while diving underwater

[mhh__]

I'm in the UK (I think the US has more reserve slots than the RAF has active duty), and I think my eyes are probably beyond saving in that regard, unfortunately.