U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet
CORNEAL REFRACTIVE SURGERY

The Wright-Patterson Medical Center Warfighter Laser Surgery Center is a modern refractive surgery clinic designed to reduce the active duty warfighter's dependence on eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Members interested in refractive surgery need to be referred to the warfighter laser surgery center by their eye doctor who is responsible for completing the referral form below (see documents section). In addition, flying personnel will also need approval from their flight surgeon and the Aeromedical Consultation Service at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas. Additional information on refractive surgery and Air Force policy can be found at the Air Force Medical Service link below and additional information on the other links listed.

Basic informational briefings are held the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the Wright-Patterson Medical Center auditorium (Bldg 830, room BNN1) from 1 - 2 p.m. This free briefing is open to any interested active duty member but is required for all patients considering refractive surgery at the center. Individuals assigned to other bases and posts should attend scheduled informational briefings as advertised in your base/post paper or other official communications media.

Pertinent documents to review and complete:

WPAFB Warfighter Laser Surgery Center FAQs  

22 Jun 04 Corneal Refractive Surgery Policy

1 Jul 02 Clarification of Qualifying Aviators Policy 

May 2007 Corneal Refractive Surgery Policy  

Warfighter Laser Surgery Center Patient Information Sheet   

Refractive Surgery Managed Care Agreement

Commanders Authorization USAF Refractive Surgery Program

LASIK Pre-Op Instructions WPAFB

LASIK Post-Op Instructions WPAFB

PRK Pre-Op Instructions WPAFB 

PRK Post-Op Instructions WPAFB 



Fact Sheet Point of Contact
88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
(937) 522-3252