Barely passed flight physical

[cofranc736]

I recently went to NAS Pensacola to have my flight physical administered for a USMC SNA contract. My vision in my right eye is 20/20, however, my left eye is 20/40 (barely passing). I will be up on the board in July for a contract. My eyes are good enough now to pass and be selected, but my question is what happens if my left eye gets worse than 20/40 any time from OCS to TBS and then at Flight School? Will I lose my SNA contract if my eye degrades worse than that minimum standards before earning my wings?

Thanks for any advice in advance.

 

[Beans]

Hydrate, rest, don't read, & watch TV from across the room in the dark for like 3 days. Get tested by a civilian, take your time, and see how you score. I bet you'll do better (unless that's the current routine).

 

[Hopeful Hoya]

Refresh Optive drops really help as well (get the single use strips and not the bottle).

 

[cofranc736]

Refresh Optive drops really help as well (get the single use strips and not the bottle).

Do you recommend me taking them daily or as in taking the drops the day my next eye exam?

 

[Hopeful Hoya]

I take them when my eyes are feeling dry, and I load up when I know I have an upcoming eye exam (usually 4-5 times a day starting one week before my exam). Did so before MEPS and I was a hard 20/20 and I got about 3/4ths of the 20/15 line.

 

[speedroller]

Refresh Optive drops really help as well (get the single use strips and not the bottle).

I concur. I use them on weekly basis to keep my eyes nice and clean.