Able to apply for Merchant Navy after Laser Surgery

Can i apply for Merchant Navy after Laser Surgery in Eyes, please provide in detail???

[Kiran Chandar]

Yes, you can apply for Merchant Navy after Laser Surgery in Eyes.
But the operation should be conducted before 6 months.
Those who opt for navigation cannot wear spectacles.
For other areas candidates with eyesight up to +/- 2.5 can wear spectacles.
The Aspirants should not be more than 20 years.

Other Physical criteria is here:

There should be no evidence of weak constitution by way of imperfect development of muscles or serious malformation.
Weight below 42 kg and height below 150 cm will be rejected.

There should be no disease or impairment of functions of bones or joints

There should be no impaired hearing, discharge or disease in either ear

There should be no impediment of speech

There should be no skin disease unless temporary or triva

The vision should be 6/6 (normal) in each eye separately. Defective colour vision tested by Ishihara Colour Blindness Test is a disqualification.