Lasik Surgery and SIA Pilot

Boyzz_to_man SG

I wanted to go for lasik surgery eyesight correction so as to meet the requirement set up by SIA to become a pilot. However i am concern with one of the terms stated in the lasik surgery form. It stated that "going through lasik might disqualify one from a professional job" so i am afraid commercial pilot is one of those professions that do not encourage applicants that went through lasik surgery.

i made a check with the eye consultant from Singapore National Eye Centre. He explained that so far SIA or CAAS did not mention about disqualifying pilot who underwent lasik surgery. The consultant continued assuring me saying these two organisation had actually contact Singapore National Eye Centre and were satisfied with the outcome of the patient. However he did warn me SAF do not allow their military pilot to undergo lasik.

Despite the consultant assurance, i am still not totally convince and would like to ask anybody here who knows of any issues or anybody related to lasik surgery with commercial pilot. Thanks in advance for any reply.

Dalforce SG

Its a case by case basis thing.

Even if SIA approve, you will only be accepted for their 2nd interview after 1 year of your Lasik surgery.

loseagain SG

im 18, can i go for Lasik as well?

Boyzz_to_man SG

im 18, can i go for Lasik as well?
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No... the ideal candidate for laser vision correction is over 21 years of age, not pregnant, free of any eye disease and without any unstable medical condition. Candidates should also have a stable refraction.

Boyzz_to_man SG

Its a case by case basis thing.

Even if SIA approve, you will only be accepted for their 2nd interview after 1 year of your Lasik surgery.

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your information is very useful.. thanks alot but do you know what's the reason for the 1 year wait?

ditzy SG

Any job which requires me to go for surgery will never be the job I'm gonna pick. Laughing

Boyzz_to_man SG

i understand what you mean.. but becoming a pilot is my dream.. i am willing to take some risk eventhough it may not garantee me having the job.

Dalforce SG

For your eyesight to be stablise after the operation.

Boyzz_to_man SG

u seems to know alot about SIA cadet pilot interview.. u been through the interview before?

Dalforce SG

Yah. Been through last year.

loseagain SG

but its also a case by case one right?
ideal is 21, but 18 maybe also can right?

i really dont wanna go into NS with specs of more than 600 degrees in each eye Sad

Boyzz_to_man SG

i am not too sure whether they would allow those under 21 to undergo operation... maybe you can make a trip down to singapore national eye centre to clarify with their consultant

Boyzz_to_man SG

a pilot trainee now?

Dalforce SG

Nope.

Didn't pass the medical.

Boyzz_to_man SG

hmm.. that must be a blow to you... what's wrong with your health if you don't mind saying...

Dalforce SG

MVP

Layman's term = Fast heartbeat.

Dalforce SG

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