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Is laser eye surgery disqualifying for military service?

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Question: Is laser eye surgery disqualifying for military service?
Answer: Laser eye surgery is still officially disqualifying for enlistment, but waivers are relatively common these days.

For more details, see the article, Laser Eye Surgery Waivers.

After entry on active duty, it's possible to have laser eye surgery, sometimes even at government expense. For more details, see the article Laser Eye Surgery in the Military.

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