US Coast Guard Laser Eye Surgery Policy 2011
US Coast Guard personnel may choose to have
 PRK or
LASIK. PRK has been
acceptable since at least the year 2000. Coast Guard policy was apparently revised in
mid-2005 to permit LASIK as a treatment option.
However, all of the laser vision correction procedures, such as PRK, LASIK,
LASEK can be waivered for accessions, if they meet all other vision and eye
policies.
Vision correction for active duty members of US Coast Guard can be obtained
through DoD or civilian providers. Like any other elective procedure, care would
be obtained at the cost, time and risk of the individual.
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