Hey guys.
First post. Done lots of reading though.
I first have to say I have alot of respect for all the guys on this board. I have learned a ton from reading your responses and only hope to better my understanding of Naval aviation.
My question is rather specific and I wasn't quite sure what section to put it on so I thought the broadest might be the best place to start.
I want to become a naval aviator. My problem is my eyes. I am just slightly near-sighted, like 200/20 in both eyes.
I heard a radio commercial from a doctor that said they perform "eye surgery for aspiring military pilots." The way I have gained information about this is that if you need the surgery, the Navy has to perform it after you are enlisted and in training.
Well, I called this doctor and asked him point blank what he meant on his advertisement. He told me without question that he has performed what he called "flight surgery" on numerous patients and was certified with the Navy and Marine Corps to do this for them before they went into service.
If this is true, this is my godsend. The absolutely only thing holding me down from flying is my eyes it seems.
Is this doctor telling me the truth or blowing smoke up my you know what.......?
I greatly appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Zach Taylor
First post. Done lots of reading though.
I first have to say I have alot of respect for all the guys on this board. I have learned a ton from reading your responses and only hope to better my understanding of Naval aviation.
My question is rather specific and I wasn't quite sure what section to put it on so I thought the broadest might be the best place to start.
I want to become a naval aviator. My problem is my eyes. I am just slightly near-sighted, like 200/20 in both eyes.
I heard a radio commercial from a doctor that said they perform "eye surgery for aspiring military pilots." The way I have gained information about this is that if you need the surgery, the Navy has to perform it after you are enlisted and in training.
Well, I called this doctor and asked him point blank what he meant on his advertisement. He told me without question that he has performed what he called "flight surgery" on numerous patients and was certified with the Navy and Marine Corps to do this for them before they went into service.
If this is true, this is my godsend. The absolutely only thing holding me down from flying is my eyes it seems.
Is this doctor telling me the truth or blowing smoke up my you know what.......?
I greatly appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Zach Taylor
