PUBLICATION EXCLUSIVE: Overcoming the PRK mindset: Incorporating LASIK, SMILE into the military

The reason for undergoing refractive surgery as a member of the U.S. military is not necessarily a medical one.For this population, wearing glasses in combat would encumber aiming systems, helmets and faceguards. In many cases, glasses and contacts are an unsafe option for soldiers deployed to harsh or combat environments, Gregory D. Parkhurst, MD, FACS, said.

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