SMILE Pro for Army and Police Candidates

Why This Matters for Recruitment Many armed forces and police recruitment standards include specific vision requirements, and some services have particular rules about refractive surgery history. Check Your Specific Service's Requirements First Before proceeding, confirm the exact refractive-surgery policy of the specific service you are applying to, as requirements and waiting periods vary between organizations. Documentation for Recruitment Boards Your surgeon can provide procedure documentation that may be requested by a recruitment medical board — confirm in advance exactly what documentation your target service requires. Typical Waiting Periods Many services require a waiting period after refractive surgery before a recruitment medical exam, allowing vision to stabilize — confirm the specific period required by your service. Planning Around Application Timelines Coordinate the timing of your procedure with your application or service timeline, ideally consulting your recruiting body's medical guidance in advance.