Background USAF Aircrew Contact Lens Program guidelines require annual contact lens follow-up examinations. Conclusion As of Feb 97, compliance with annual contact lens evaluations rose to 88 percent and overall interest in the contact lens program increased with the number of aircrew lenses ordered rising from four during the first quarter of calendar year 1996, to 23 during the last quarter.
Inspectors identify potential best practices during the inspection process.
Further research upon return from the field determines if inclusion into the final report is appropriate.