Another Shot at Space Camp to Re-EYE-lize Your Potential: LASIK approved by NASA!

In September 2007 the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) approved all-laser LASIK technologies following suit of the recent ban turnover of the U.S. Navy and Air Force in May 2007. The decision was made following review of the extensive military clinical data which showed the procedure, which is the most-common elective surgical procedures in the U.S., provides superior safety and vision withstanding even the most extreme rigors of warfare and flight.

“As of September 2007, the refractive surgical procedures of the eye, PRK and LASIK, are now allowed, providing at least one year has passed since the date of the procedure with no permanent adverse after effects. For those applicants under final consideration, an operative report on the surgical procedure will be requested.”*

Worth noting, It wasn't until LASIK developed into an all-laser procedure that NASA approved it for use on pilots, mission and payload specialists who face extreme, physically demanding conditions in space.**

“These affirmations of the accuracy of the LASIK procedure to rejuvenate the vision of our fighter pilots and astronauts are testimony to the extreme safety and effectiveness of the LASIK procedure, particularly in all laser formats,” says Dr. Decanio, Chief Medical Director, VISO LASIK MEDSPAS. “Recent peer-reviewed medical literature continues to prove that LASIK is statistically safer than wearing contact lenses, whether it be daily disposable or overnight wear”.

SOURCE:
* www.nasajobs.nasa.gov/astronauts/content/faq.htm
** www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/nasa-lasik.htm

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