Check the AOPA website for details.

You will need a letter from the surgeon stating that you are free of
permanent side effects such as halos, starring, etc. (there is some
boilerplate language on the AOPA website). Here is the kicker:
immediately post op you will probably HAVE some side effects and they
resolve as you heal. What makes them permanent is IF they go away.

Does that sound like a gamble? Well, the key to it is being screened
properly so that you are an ideal candidate: cornea is thick enough,
your pupils do not dilate beyond the size of the "zone of correction"
that the machine is FDA approved for, etc.. You want a surgeon who will
tell you if you are a good candidate or not, NOT someone who will take
your money.

When i had mine over 4 years ago, I self grounded for a week or two, and
once i was clear of all issues, the surgeon signed off on the text that
I provided for him to place on his letterhead. I then mailed off the
stuff to OKC, and I provided a copy for review to my AME at my next
physical over a year later (which was a 2nd class).

No problems and smooth sailing since. To avoid surprises, have a copy of
the text prepared and have the surgeon read it BEFORE you have the
procedure, so he knows exactly what you are looking for.

Dave

Nick Funk wrote:
Is LASIK approved procedure for third class medical?
Sooner or later, I might have LASIK (wavefront) done to my left eye for
correcting vision problems. But if it causes problem with maintaining a
third class medical, I will just stick with my glasses.

Any information is greatly appreciated!
Nick