Rejected on basis of pre op laser surgery prescription
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I have had laser eye surgery and have almost perfect vision now. I have been rejected based on my pre op prescription. Is that right? It seems ridiculous.
Deborah K. asked a question to Medical
Category: General
Date asked: Monday, May 31, 2021
Last reviewed: Saturday, June 5, 2021
Tori C.
Regimental Medical Officer
Hi Deborah,
As far as I know, yes that is correct. The current policy is that pre-operatively refractive error should not be more than +6.00 or â6.00 dioptre. I am afraid I am not a specialist in either occupational medicine or ophthalmology and so am unable to expand on why that is the policy, apologies.
Saturday, June 5, 2021
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