Can I join NDA after LASIK?

Candidates with LASIK / PRK at entry level are not permitted in National Defence Academy (NDA), Navy and Air Force as well as at entry level of Other Rank (OR) and Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs). In Army, the candidates who have undergone LASIK / PRK will not be considered for aircrew duties.

Is laser operation allowed in NDA?

However, rules for filling up entry-level positions in Navy, Airforce, NDA, JCO and Other ranks do not permit candidates who received the above-mentioned positions of corrective surgeries and they are disqualified from appearing for further selection rounds.

Is LASIK allowed in Defence?

They require 6/6 for both the eyes. Though LASIK surgeries are prohibited in Indian armed forces.

Can eyesight join army?

Myopia should not be more than – 3.5D and hypermetropia not more than +3.5D including Astigmation. Internal examination of the eye will be done my means of opthalmoscope to rule out any disease of the eye. A candidate must have good binocular vision. The colour vision standard will be CP-III (Defective Safe).

Is laser eye surgery cost?

Cost of LASER Eye Surgery in India can range around INR 10,000 to INR 1,45,000 approximately; depending on the type of method chosen. Laser eye surgeries have the lowest risk factors associated, pertaining to infections or inefficient results.

Is LASIK allowed in the NDA Exam?

LASIK is NOT accepted in NDA but in CDS it is allowed, nevertheless you will get only to fly a transport and a helicopter aircraft under Short Service Commission (SSC). (note; if you get caught having under gone LASIK you get a permanent Rejection). Under normal selection process candidates need to disclose about the laser surgery.

Is LASIK surgery allowed in the Indian Army?

Indian Army allows candidates with one LASIK surgery. Only if your surgery is done after the age of 20 years old. And after the surgery, your eyesight must be 6/6 without any glasses. You must have healthy retina after any eye correction surgery.

What is the age limit for LASIK in India?

NOTE:- Your eye correction surgery should be done after the age of 20 years old. As per rules of Indian Armed Forces. Indian Army allows candidates with one LASIK surgery. Only if your surgery is done after the age of 20 years old. And after the surgery, your eyesight must be 6/6 without any glasses.

Is LASIK safe for people with thin cornea?

Lasik surgery is not meant for patients who have thin cornea or high myopia. In 2006 the National Institute for health and clinical excellence (NICE) collected evidence to prove the safety of Lasik surgery, NICE states that laser surgery for the correction of refractive errors is safe and beneficial.