A literature review of a constant investigation of a fighter pilot taking PRK surgery and working for 14 years
ZHANG Yong
SUN Lian-jun
ZHANG Wei-bing
YANG Guo-qing
CHANG Yue-ming
ZHANG Zuo-ming
WANG Jian-chang
TIAN Qing
Abstract：Objective We planned to discuss PRK surgery effects on the fighter pilots’ work, surgery status and its development trends. Method We reviewed a fighter pilot who did the PRK surgery 14 years ago as an example so as to observe how this surgery influenced his pilot life. At the same time we drew conclusion on PRK effects by referring to experience of the Western pilots who had the PRK or LASIK surgery. Result The subject pilot had safety flight for 14 years since his operation. In 2006, he passed the medical examination based on the requirement of new type flight. In 2011, he achieved his annual physical examination flight. Conclusion The safety of the PRK and LASIK surgery has been improved. According to the current situation in China, candidates taking part in pilot recruitment physical examination, and pilots who had LASIK surgery may acquire qualification under the specific circumstance.
Keywords：Refractive errorsPhotorefractive keratectomyEligibility determination
Publication Date：2013-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 132-136 )