How does the process work? I asked my CoC and pretty much the feeling I got was I would have to go down to medical and ask or go the naval hospital (bremerton) and ask. I went down to medical which is a bad idea during sick call and the duty corpman did not have a clue what I was talking about. I read a message a few months back ago on deployment on the POD about Naval Hospital Bremerton offering it. One of the preqeqs was -7.00 refraction or below I am at -.7.75 so I am most interested in whether a waiver is possible or not.
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How to get PRK on active duty
- Thread starter Beefalo
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This is the procedure for Os, so I don't know if there are any differences for you, but it will get you pointed in the right direction. You need to get a photo-refractive surgery form (ask the guys at optometry at medical) and have it filled out and signed by your CO. You'll then make an appointment with the ophthalmologist for a photo-refractive surgery consult and bring the form with you. They will examine you to determine if you meet the criteria for the procedure. If you're approved, you'll be put on the waiting list for a surgery date.
Brett
