The Eyes have it - All things Vision-related

[ChillBeast69]

If you go in the NAMI guide, it tells you everything you will be subject to for your flight physical. Recommend printing that out and bringing it with you when you make an appointment with an eye dr so you can ensure they do all the same tests

This is the guide I was going to bring, Does this seem right?

 

[Mouselovr]

This is the guide I was going to bring, Does this seem right?

Yes, that looks right. I did this before I went to OCS for my own peace of mind.

If you have some extra cash/insurance, well worth the time to catch anything weird that could DQ an aviator app later down the line. Many people who DQed for eyes in my class were for conditions they were unaware of.

 

[Jeiskymeisky]

Yes, that looks right. I did this before I went to OCS for my own peace of mind.

If you have some extra cash/insurance, well worth the time to catch anything weird that could DQ an aviator app later down the line. Many people who DQed for eyes in my class were for conditions they were unaware of.

Was there a specific eye doctor you booked an appointment with? Was it just a glasses retailer, optometrist, opthalmologist, etc? Did your insurance cover it? Thanks.

 

[ChillBeast69]

Yes, that looks right. I did this before I went to OCS for my own peace of mind.

If you have some extra cash/insurance, well worth the time to catch anything weird that could DQ an aviator app later down the line. Many people who DQed for eyes in my class were for conditions they were unaware of.

Thanks so much. Yea I figured while I have some time might at well get it done.

 

[Mouselovr]

Was there a specific eye doctor you booked an appointment with? Was it just a glasses retailer, optometrist, opthalmologist, etc? Did your insurance cover it? Thanks.

I went to an ophthalmologist but anyone that can measure your eyes and read the chart should be fine. Insurance did not cover it.

 

[davidc1220]

Anyone have any info on Retina Degeneration waivers. I have 20/20 vision and passed all other aspects of my eye exam. They said it's really small and that I could get a waiver for it

 

[aagmanrelan]

Hello Everyone,
I have some questions regarding the process. I Will be going to MEPS in a few weeks for my initial Physical, my eyes are correctable to 20/20 but the uncorrected distance acuity is not within the SNA regulations, will they DQ me for SNA right then and there? Or will they let my package go through the board and I will getDQ'd later during my flight physical at OCS?
I am asking this question, because I have been told the Flight Physical happens later (at OCS) and MEPS does not go that deep into the eyes.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Hello Everyone,
I have some questions regarding the process. I Will be going to MEPS in a few weeks for my initial Physical, my eyes are correctable to 20/20 but the uncorrected distance acuity is not within the SNA regulations, will they DQ me for SNA right then and there? Or will they let my package go through the board and I will getDQ'd later during my flight physical at OCS?
I am asking this question, because I have been told the Flight Physical happens later (at OCS) and MEPS does not go that deep into the eyes.

You must be fully qualified for the designator you are applying for in order to go to board.

 

[aagmanrelan]

You must be fully qualified for the designator you are applying for in order to go to board.

But I can not be fully qualified without the Flight Physical?

 

[exNavyOffRec]

But I can not be fully qualified without the Flight Physical?

Fully qualified per N33 not NAMI.

 

[aagmanrelan]

Fully qualified per N33 not NAMI.

I have never heard of this Entity before? Are they responsible for all the things before you get to OCS?

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

I have never heard of this Entity before? Are they responsible for all the things before you get to OCS?

MEPS (or a military clinic for those who completed a physical there) reviews all physical exams to determine if an applicant meets commissioning standards, as well as basic special program requirements like eye sight and aviation.

If you don’t meet the basic commissioning and program requirements (e.g., SNA/Pilot), you are not eligible to apply—plain and simple.

If you are qualified and make it to OCS, that’s when NAMI, BUMED, etc., will conduct their screenings, such as the flight physical. This is where they can do things like anthro measurements, etc. If you have an approved N33 letter, it'll say "Defer to NAMI for final qualification for flight duty, etc." something along those lines.

The Marine Corps does NAMI physicals on the front end, that is all applicants are fully reviewed by NAMI before applying. The Navy does this on the back end at OCS, simply because there's way more applicants and it just doesn't make the most sense sending hundreds of kids to P-Cola.

MEPS does not perform special duty screenings.

 

[aagmanrelan]

Ok so at MEPS will they tell me your vision is bad, get the surgery and come back in 6 months. This is assuming I Do not have any other health conditions.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Ok so at MEPS will they tell me your vision is bad, get the surgery and come back in 6 months. This is assuming I Do not have any other health conditions.

Close. Navy Recruiting Command will say if you're qualified for aviation or not. They do not advise surgery, etc. - that is your choice to make and with consultation with an eye specialist.

 

[aagmanrelan]

Ok, so will they tell me why I am DQ'd and based on that I can make my own decisions.
I have not gone to MEPS yet, my reasoning is that, if vision is my only issue, I will get the surgery, but I want to go to MEPS to make sure I am clear of other things (hole in the heart, etc conditions)
Will the Doctor at MEPS be able to guide me?