In the previous article, Harriet and John
wrote:
(I'm given to understand that nowadays another factor in the
pipeline "input and throughput" - Training Command jargon - is the
impact of Lasix surgery eyesight correction which substantially
increases the pool of 20-20 candidates.)

Lasix is a medication for people with high blood pressure and other
cardiovascular problems. LASIK is an acronym for a popular eye
surgery to correct vision. LASIK will disqualify you absolutely and
irrevocably from any kind of military aviation.

The Navy, at the moment, is performing PRK, a completely different and
much older kind of eye surgery on some candidates who are then
eligible for SNA status if correction to 20/20 is successful.
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