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The FAA allows most FDA (Food and Drug Administration)-approved refractive procedures, including photorefractive keratectomy, LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis) performed in the traditional manner or by blade-free IntraLase or Allegretto wave lasers; Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL); and photorefractive keratoplasty performed with Eximer Laser, for all classes of certification. Following satisfactory recovery from these refractive procedures, the FAA requests that a brief status report from your treating eye care specialist be submitted to the Aerospace Medical Certification Division. The report should indicate that complete healing has occurred without adverse side effects, and that the visual acuity meets or exceeds the minimums for the class of medical privileges you're exercising.
After the procedure, your ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) will refer you back to your own optometrist for follow-up care. The optometrist can then conduct all required testing that will be supplied to the FAA.
Stromal thermokeratoplasty (conductive keratoplasty, or CK) is currently allowed only for correction of farsightedness and requires FAA review for certification. A six-month stabilization period is required following CK before recertification can be considered.
The following reports need to be submitted following conductive keratoplasty:

• All medical records related to the procedure.
• Current Status Report by the eye specialist with specific mention of complications, of acquired monocularity, or vision complaints by the airman.
• Current FAA (Form 8500-7) Report of Eye Evaluation.

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