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.

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.