She is either misguided or thinks that nobody can meet the standard after the surgery, or is too busy to be bothered!, I guess.
The message was from: SGADF CANBERRA, It was dispatched at the Originators Date Time Group: 120430ZOCT01
The first line reads: DHSB001
The Subject title was: REFRACTIVE SURGERY
It was addressed to every medical and recruiting organisation under the sun.
Paragraph 1 said "Effective receipt of this message a history of refractive surgery is acceptable for entry to the ADF for all applicants subject to the following"
Paragraph 7 said "Personnel with refractive surgery entering aircrew, diving, submarine or parachuting trade specialities will be required to undergo opthalmic review at least annually until 5 years post-refractive surgery once in the ADF"
Paragraph 8 said "confirming authorities are to allocate these personnel a specialist employment classification of A/D/S 201 fit for unrestricted duties but need access to medical support - (requires periodic access to specialist care)"
Nowhere does the message say this doesn't apply to pilots. It specifically applies to all applicants and to aircrew,
Go gettem,
Regards