The Eyes have it - All things Vision-related

[TigerKiller]

No they don't. You need to get an eye exam from either MEPS or a military hospital/clinic to be qualified.

There is a chance I misunderstood my recruiter but I would like to clarify, how does one access a military hospital/clinic as a civilian for this purpose?

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

There is a chance I misunderstood my recruiter but I would like to clarify, how does one access a military hospital/clinic as a civilian for this purpose?

You didn't fully read my last message. Folks must clear an eye exam either at MEPS (civilian) or on base.

 

[TigerKiller]

So if I was already cleared by MEPS for my physical on everything but my vision, would I be able to go back just for a retake of the eye exam? My recruiter had informed me that going back to MEPS was unnecessary.

 

[thatoneguy88]

has anyone had success getting an appointment at a military hospital/clinic as a civilian to the Stereo booklet test?

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

has anyone had success getting an appointment at a military hospital/clinic as a civilian to the Stereo booklet test?

Unless their recruiter has a hookup or the applicant is still on Tricare from mom/dad, very likely not.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

has anyone had success getting an appointment at a military hospital/clinic as a civilian to the Stereo booklet test?

you would need to see if your recruiter could work something out with the local MTF, but that can sometimes take months.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

you would need to see if your recruiter could work something out with the local MTF, but that can sometimes take months.

When it comes to MTFs, seems like Air Force is the worst. Two different NRDs, 3-4 Air Force Bases/Clinics in my AOR and none of them agreed to physical. Army is hit or miss. Seen some who have no problem and others where they won't allow civilians. Navy has been good for the most part, just depends on who the Clinic/Hospital CO is.

 

[Austin-Powers]

is subconjunctival hemorrhage disqualifying?

 

[TimeBomb]

Can't see how it would be. It's analogous to a bruise. As long as there is no underlying disqualifying condition that caused the visible hemorrhage, I don't see a reason to even disclose it.
R/

 

[Austin-Powers]

Can't see how it would be. It's analogous to a bruise. As long as there is no underlying disqualifying condition that caused the visible hemorrhage, I don't see a reason to even disclose it.
R/

Thank you sir.

 

[Austin-Powers]

I have 20/25 on my left eye and 20/60 on my right, and -1.25 for and 3.00, Is this eligible for PRK/LASIK? *prays*

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

I have 20/25 on my left eye and 20/60 on my right, and -1.25 for and 3.00, Is this eligible for PRK/LASIK? *prays*

This is probably something to ask an eye doctor, not random people on the internet.

 

[Austin-Powers]

This is probably something to ask an eye doctor, not random people on the internet.

Is this DQing for SNA even with the limits?

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Is this DQing for SNA even with the limits?

You do know you can easily search this answer right? Cmon now..,

 

[Meyerkord]

Is this DQing for SNA even with the limits?

Pilot requires 20/40 but must be correctable to 20/20.