US Air Force
Refractive Surgery Program Website

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General Information

Tell Me About The AF Refractive Surgery Program

Informational Reading: PRK - LASIK Booklet

Low Myopia

High Myopia

Hyperopia
 

Before applying for corneal refractive surgery (CRS), be aware there are 2 management groups, Aviation and Aviation Related Special Duty (AASD) Program and the Warfighter Program.   In accordance with AF policy, prior to any CRS treatment (DOD or civilian), the application and receipt of "Permission to Proceed" authorization must be accomplished.

Permission-to-Proceed authorization is provided by either the Aviation Program Manager (APM) or the Warfighter Program Manager (WPM) and verfies preliminary AF guidelines have been met.  The final decision for surgery is made by the surgeon.

Now that we've covered the basics, determine whether you belong to the Aviation or Warfighter Program:
 

Am I Considered An Aviator Or A Warfighter?

How to Apply for DoD Treatment for the Aviator Program

How to Apply for DoD Treatment for the Warfighter Program

How to Apply for Civilian Treatment for Aviator or Warfighter Program
 

 

Current AF Refractive Surgery Policies
and
RS Program Related AFIs

 

2007 Policy Update:  LASIK Approved for AASD.  High Performance Aircraft and Altitude Restrictions Lifted

2006 Policy Update:  Eligibility, Procedures, Restrictions and Recording Requirements Updated
 

 

2001 Policy Update: Exception to SG Policy Regarding AASD PRK Waiver and Surveillance Program

1999 Policy Letter:  Accession Medical Waivers for History of PRK
 
 

AASD USAF RS Application           OR         Warfighter USAF RS Application
   
Commander's Authorization Form for Obtaining RS for DoD Facilitiy
Managed Care Agreement (co-managed by military provider)

Administrative Monitoring Agreement (Required for patients managed by non-AF facility) 

USAF Post-op Form

 

 Elective Civilian Medical Care for Active Duty Members
 Instructions and Forms

AFI 41-210 Excerpt:  Elective Civilian Medical Care for Active Duty Members
AFI 44-102 Excerpt:  Elective Surgery
 

Commander's Authorization Form for Obtaining RS from a Civilian Source
Beneficiary Counseling Form
 
Civilian RS Application
   
Managed Care Agreement (co-managed by civilian provider or center)

Administrative Monitoring Agreement for Civilian Treatment

USAF RS Post-op Form

Tools

Checklist for Applicants Pursuing Treatment at DoD Laser Center

Checklist for Applicants Pursing Treatment at Civilian Laser Center
    Health Benefits Advisor Form
 

Clinical Guidelines

Postoperative Follow-up Appointment Schedule

USAF RS Post-op Form

Waiver Guide