For nearsightedness, can we get ICL instead of PRK?

[exNavyOffRec]

It is the medical branch of NRC, often when a recruiter says "you need a BUMED waiver" this is what is really refers to. This branch is responsible to ensure that a person is really qualified to come into the USN and that we won't be paying disability or putting out someone that shouldn't have been allowed to come into the US in the first place. In many circumstances the requirements are more stringent than NAMI and in some they are not, of course some items are subjective so a person may be waived to come into the USN but then NAMI axes them from aviation programs down the road.

I believe N3M only comes into play for non AD going to OCS and with some that would be going to ODS programs.

 

[jbweldon04]

I see. Hopefully N3M does a great job, because if they don't then it could cost our government tons of money. There have been sailors who have gotten through MEPS, A school and then come to find out they're color deficient and in a rating that doesn't allow you to be color deficient. MEPS is such an important stage of the game to make sure these guys and gals are fit for full duty.

On a side not, your knowledge on these boards is quite extensive, and you're always a good help. Thanks for always chiming in and increasing the resources and knowledge of our users.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

I see. Hopefully N3M does a great job, because if they don't then it could cost our government tons of money. There have been sailors who have gotten through MEPS, A school and then come to find out they're color deficient and in a rating that doesn't allow you to be color deficient. MEPS is such an important stage of the game to make sure these guys and gals are fit for full duty.

On a side not, your knowledge on these boards is quite extensive, and you're always a good help. Thanks for always chiming in and increasing the resources and knowledge of our users.

I neglected to mention that N3M only clears those going for officer programs unless a person going enlisted does not meet USMEPCOM guidlines, then N3M clears those for enlisted, so in general if there is an issue down the line for enlisted it is the fault of MEPS.

 

[AirGuy]

I neglected to mention that N3M only clears those going for officer programs unless a person going enlisted does not meet USMEPCOM guidlines, then N3M clears those for enlisted, so in general if there is an issue down the line for enlisted it is the fault of MEPS.

On a side not, your knowledge on these boards is quite extensive, and you're always a good help. Thanks for always chiming in and increasing the resources and knowledge of our users.

I called NAS Pensacola and got transferred about 3 time and finally noone answered. I tried the number on the NAMI website and noone answered. Do you think I would be ok just following the N3M / BUMED pdf file posted online. Are there any specific PRK guidelines that they want us to follow?

I spoke with an ophthalmologist and PRK is best for me.

 

[jbweldon04]

Get PRK if you're okay with the risks. Not everyone comes out 20/20, but most do.

 

[AirGuy]

Get PRK if you're okay with the risks. Not everyone comes out 20/20, but most do.

Are the risks greater for PRK than LASIK? According to my ophthalmologist, less tissue is burned and risks are actually lower. Additionally, he recommends PRK for all military.

 

[jbweldon04]

He would know more than me, he's a Dr. but our Doctor recommends LASIK. Probably because they're only down 2 weeks.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

You are overthinking it, when you have it done just get the follow up appointments done as the doctor says, I can't tell you how many before you had this done without even thinking about coming into the USN and it worked out for them.

 

[AirGuy]

You are overthinking it, when you have it done just get the follow up appointments done as the doctor says, I can't tell you how many before you had this done without even thinking about coming into the USN and it worked out for them.

That's good to hear. It's just that I heard if you do it "wrong" you can get permanently disqualified, although I have no idea what "wrong" implies. It might be referring to LASIK, which was previously not allowed. But I just wanted to make sure that there were no guidelines or specifications that had to be followed during the PRK surgery. As there are multiple way to actually perform each step of the surgery, a certain way may be disqualifying.

 

[Helper]

no, if you have them you can't come into the USN for any designator, didn't know anything about these things until I had an applicant with them.

The Navy will actually do implantable contacts on their servicemen!