Col. (Dr.) Robert Smith, the program manager of the Air Force Warfighter Refractive Surgery Program, performed the first laser surgery on a pilot in September. “That aviator now has 20/12 vision (better than 20/20) without glasses and tells me that his night-vision performance has been tremendously improved,” Dr. Smith said. He added that the surgery gives military pilots “the competitive edge in their work environment.” More improvements are on the way. New technology allows even more customized treatment with the potential for even bigger vision improvements. X-ray vision is next. (OK, maybe not.)
…And It Works
Key Takeaways:
- The Air Force Warfighter Refractive Surgery Program successfully performed its first laser eye surgery on a pilot, led by Col. (Dr.) Robert Smith.
- The pilot achieved 20/12 vision (better than 20/20) and significantly improved night vision after the surgery.
- This procedure is stated to give military pilots a "competitive edge," with ongoing technological advancements expected to bring even greater customized vision improvements.
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