iLASIK in NASA and U.S. Military

NASA and the U.S military are two agencies that set very high standards for the technology that they use. Anything that comes into them, whether its a gadget, software, service or equipment, is a work of technological wonder. But it is not only in the gadgets and equipment that NASA and the US military seek to get the best, they also work hard to increase the performance of their personnel. They know that the best gadgets would not work well when handled by personnel hindered by some limitations. Good eyesight is a must for mission-critical personnel at NASA and the US military. The U.S department of Defense and NASA has tapped iLASIK to improve the vision of their specialized personnel who are exposed to extreme conditions that are physically demanding. iLASIK is a form of LASIK technology that uses two lasers instead of one (the earlier version of this procedure uses only one laser). How it's done? First, the unique characteristics of the individual’s eyes are mapped using wave-front technology. Then, a corneal flap is created by an ultra-fast, computer-guided laser. This procedure is exceptionally safer than the earlier forms of LASIK which uses a hand-held microkeratome blade. The wave-front mapping data guides a second laser for vision correction after the flap is created. The combination of these advanced laser technologies creates a custom-fit procedure clinically proven to provide excellent safety and visual results.

iLASIK showed notable results in the 100 naval aviators who undergone the procedure, 95% achieved 20/20 uncorrected vision or better. All of those who undergone the procedure also recommend the surgery to other naval aviators.


LASIK technology is important, it opens our eyes to new and better ways of seeing things that enhance our performance in our chosen field.

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