USAFSAM - USAF Corneal Refractive Surgery Program

 

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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:
 

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
 

2003 Policy Update: Updates to the USAF Corneal Refractive Surgery Policies

2002 Policy Update:  Revised Pre-Op Refractive Limits for Non-Pilots under the USAF AASD PRK Waiver and Surveillance Program

 

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

1999 Policy Update: Accession Medical Waivers for History of Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)

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APPLICATION & RELATED FORMS FOR TREATMENT AT DOD FACILITY
 

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 RS Post-op Form

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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

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Checklist for Applicants Pursuing Treatment at DoD Laser Center

Checklist for Applicants Pursing Treatment at Civilian Laser Center

Health Benefits Advisor Form

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