More than 312,000 laser refractive procedures performed in the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy have provided invaluable insight about laser refractive surgery to both military and civilian communities.

Outgoing ASCRS president Stephen Lane, MD, presented Capt. Steven Schallhorn, MD, with a plaque honoring his work in refractive surgery, on board the U.S.S. Stennis. SAN DIEGO, Calif. &#151 ...

Refractive Eye Surgery Program . By Kaytrina Curtis, Fort Stewart Public Affairs December 16, 2010. ... LASIK surgery is more common on the civilian side than the military due to the risk involved.

The Army's Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program has yielded strong success rates. A look at results two months after the procedure is performed: • 96 percent of patients are at 20/20 vision ...