I sent this email to NAMI but have not received a response and my surgery is tomorrow. Anyone have any input?
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I was recently disqualified for SNA due to my distant visual acuity (20/200). My prescription was within all of the requirements for the Soft Contact Lens waiver but that was not approved. PRK seems to be my only option for obtaining a SNA position so I have done my research and had several consultations. My question is pertaining to the actual NAMI approval of the varying PRK procedures. Is Epi-Lasik approved since it is a surface correction procedure and a variant of PRK?
Aero Medical Waiver Guide - 12.15 Corneal Refractive Surgery (PRK/LASIK)
"Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) or Surface Ablation or Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA): Laser energy is applied to the anterior corneal surface after the epithelium is temporary displaced or removed. No corneal flap is created. PRK variants include LASEK (epithelium is preserved), and Epi-LASIK (epithelial flap is created)."
I interpret this quote from the waiver guide to say that Epi-LASIK is approved since it is a form of surface correction. I will get whatever surgery is approved but I would prefer to receive Epi-LASIK as the recovery is quicker and less painful. Any input or help that you have will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Email:
I was recently disqualified for SNA due to my distant visual acuity (20/200). My prescription was within all of the requirements for the Soft Contact Lens waiver but that was not approved. PRK seems to be my only option for obtaining a SNA position so I have done my research and had several consultations. My question is pertaining to the actual NAMI approval of the varying PRK procedures. Is Epi-Lasik approved since it is a surface correction procedure and a variant of PRK?
Aero Medical Waiver Guide - 12.15 Corneal Refractive Surgery (PRK/LASIK)
"Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) or Surface Ablation or Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA): Laser energy is applied to the anterior corneal surface after the epithelium is temporary displaced or removed. No corneal flap is created. PRK variants include LASEK (epithelium is preserved), and Epi-LASIK (epithelial flap is created)."
I interpret this quote from the waiver guide to say that Epi-LASIK is approved since it is a form of surface correction. I will get whatever surgery is approved but I would prefer to receive Epi-LASIK as the recovery is quicker and less painful. Any input or help that you have will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.