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Mr. Dave Allamby FRCS FRCOphth is a London-based LASIK laser refractive surgeon and heads up FOCUS Laser Vision. You may have seen him on the This Morning TV show with Phillip Schofield and Fern Britton or read one of several articles in the national press, recently for treating rock giant Rick Wakeman and broadcaster Paul Ross. FOCUS is a world-leading clinic in the treatment of presbyopia, or age related loss of close vision and offers LASIK laser eye treatment for short sight or long sight.

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LASIK and the Police Force

August 1st, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

Following on my reply to Peter’s comment on whether or not LASIK is acceptable for joining the UK police force, I thought I would add this info to clarify. You can see an excerpt form the official police eyesight form below.

LASIK and UK police force

YES, LASIK is fully acceptable for the police force, as is LASEK, PRK and ICRS (Intra-Corneal Ring Segments). The main criteria is whether or not the cornea is weakened following surgery and LASIK, PRK etc. are NOT considered to affect the strength of the cornea versus possible trauma from working as a police officer.

However, radial keratotomy (RK, ‘microsurgery’), arcuate keratotomy (AK) and corneal grafts are all procedures that do weaken the cornea and applicants who have had these treatments WILL be rejected by the police.

Get more information on eyesight requirements, LASIK and the police at the official police website here or download the eyesight police criteria PDF form here.

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