Jacko
I'm not sure the poster is correct about laser - you'd need to check with the specialists at Cranwell - the number is on the OASC thread.
Here are the current RAF standards -
http://www.aop.org.uk/uploaded_files/raf_july_07.pdf
RN -
http://www.aop.org.uk/uploaded_files/pdf/04-navy.pdf
Army -
http://www.aop.org.uk/uploaded_files/army.pdf
See para 4 of the RAF doc - it says:
A history of refractive surgery is a bar to entry for all aircrew branches.
However the following methods of surgical correction of myopia or hypermetropia are considered suitable for entry on an individual, case by case basis for non-specialistemployment groups:
1) Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) or laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK).
2) Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
3) Intrastromal corneal rings (ICRs),
This is subject to the provision of documentary evidence showing:
1) The date of the last surgical procedure – which must be at least 1 year before application
2) That the pre-operative refraction was within the limits of +/-6.00 Dioptres
3) That the refraction is stable
All candidates will be assessed on a case-by case basis, taking the residual visual function into account.
A history of radial keratotomy (RK), astigmatic keratotomy (AK), or any other form of refractive surgery is a bar to entry to the RAF.
All invasive intraocular surgical procedures are also a bar to entry."