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Hello,
Im going through the process of joining the navy, but back in 06 I talked to an Airforce recruiter. So when I went for my physical last weekend and I couldnt take it bc I have a cataract and they told me I needed something from my doctor on the condition of it. I went to the dr. and he determined that my vision is 20/20 in my right eye and 20/60 in my left eye, which is where the cataract is. its doesnt effect me in my eveyday life and 3 doctors have now told me that it doesnt need to be removed because im only 25 and it really doesnt have an effect on my everyday life.
Im now waiting to hear back from my recruiter to see whats next. What do you think?
Thx in advance
I think that you are borderline in the one eye. The fact that there is a catatract may worsen your chances...but then I am not a doc... I woud try and see, worse case senario they tell you no, but then they may send it to the SG for review and he may pass it too...Cant tell.
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
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