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Old 12th Jul 2006, 04:26
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Yes - I've had LASIK and still fly aerobatics - although not as regular as I used to as I'm living in a non GA freindly country at present. So far no problems.

However 12 years ago when I was flying hard aerobatics (+6 -4) type stuff I did suffer an injury by flying outside loops. Basically I burst a blood vessel in my right eye. Up shot was I was grounded for about six weeks. Vision came back fully but I have lost around 10% peripheral vision in right eye. When tired I see a small arc from 10 to 11 o'clock which I am told is scarring from the damage. This was approx 9 yrs before LASIK - my vision then was about -ve 1.25 in both eyes corrected with contacts

AMD also recommended no more -ve g and go easy on the +ve. Bang went the competition career. Thus I now fly gentleman's aerobatics - much more graceful and at one with the energy. aahhh.

Eye specialist told me that burst retinal blood vessels was the most common incident in bungee jumping. Another reason not to do such zero survivability option stuff.

Would recommend you give it at least six months after LASIK before aeros. However that's my opinion and not based on any medical advice.

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