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Refractive error even with 20/20 vision. is this bad for flying?
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It depends: Refractive error limits for pilots vary by branch of service and probably also by country. In the us air force, a small amount of refractive error is permissible as long as the vision is correctable to 20/20 in each eye. For specifics, visit the medical standards website for your desired branch of service and career field.
Answered 7/17/2013
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