Glad it worked out.
The current PM must be pretty forgiving on waiting for PRK as this is what I experienced. Good luck!
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PRK Enlightenment?
- Thread starter deadweather
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Glad it worked out.
The current PM must be pretty forgiving on waiting for PRK as this is what I experienced. Good luck!
exNavyOffRec
Well-Known Member
If you don't have an email stating this you from the PM you could very quickly be SOL, the current PM is going to be leaving shortly, and I can tell you without a paper trail it never happened.
deadweather
Pro-Rec SNA & SNFO
I have an email from the Officer Processing Lead for NRD Houston... Will this be any good? When is the PM leaving?
exNavyOffRec
Well-Known Member
as long as the email string has someone from back east, like the PM, if it is just from the OPL to you, I hope someone else has the email.
deadweather
Pro-Rec SNA & SNFO
gotta love conflicting information...
exNavyOffRec
Well-Known Member
the reason I am telling you this info is we have/had a person in similar circumstance, the recruiter called and talked to a person back east that could make the call to keep them, well, during a recent call to make sure things were OK, the response was "I don't recall that conversation", so now this person may have to go back to board.
An email with the promise is a great reminder of past conversations.
deadweather
Pro-Rec SNA & SNFO
Well I cannot change anything now since I wouldn't be able to get the 6 month post-op in time anyways. If I end up having to reapply, then I will (though a huge hassle/risk).
I'll ask my recruiter again next I talk to him, and maybe he can get in contact with the PM. Thanks for your help NavyOffRec!
jbweldon04
Eye Guy
Good to hear that it can be corrected with PRK. Usually an astigmatism can be corrected with just glasses or contacts, but that isn't the case for you. Very rare case.
deadweather
Pro-Rec SNA & SNFO
I just got back from MEPS and will be NPQ'd due to my vision. Everything else I passed with flying colors including depth perception.
The civilian optometrist thinks I may have a slight lazy eye. I guess that means PRK will likely not help me. I will still probably visit with my ophthalmologist to get his opinion.
My MEPS results:
I took the regular vision exam with and without glasses:
Uncorrected:
Right = 20/40
Left = 20/30
Corrected:
Right = 20/20
Left = 20/20
Then I used the machine:
Uncorrected:
Right = 20/50
Left = 20/30
Corrected:
Right = 20/25
Left = 20/20
Then I got my eye dilated:
Uncorrected:
Right = 20/30
Left = 20/30
Corrected:
Right = 20/30
Left = 20/20
The civilian optometrist thinks I may have a slight lazy eye. I guess that means PRK will likely not help me. I will still probably visit with my ophthalmologist to get his opinion.
My MEPS results:
I took the regular vision exam with and without glasses:
Uncorrected:
Right = 20/40
Left = 20/30
Corrected:
Right = 20/20
Left = 20/20
Then I used the machine:
Uncorrected:
Right = 20/50
Left = 20/30
Corrected:
Right = 20/25
Left = 20/20
Then I got my eye dilated:
Uncorrected:
Right = 20/30
Left = 20/30
Corrected:
Right = 20/30
Left = 20/20
jbweldon04
Eye Guy
That's unfortunate to hear. There are other communities in the Navy though that are great jobs to have. I'll be applying to Supply Corps when I finish my degree in a year. You can probably get a waiver for a few of the restricted line designators, but Aviation won't put in your the control seat of million dollar aircraft if you're not 20/20.
There, I fixed it for you. I'm assuming you are PQ for NFO? It's not the end of the world....other designators have lots to offer...
-ea6bflyr
deadweather
Pro-Rec SNA & SNFO
It still disqualifies me from NFO and SWO as they both require correctable vision. I do not know how strict they are but I am assuming I am SOL with everything at this board (July).There, I fixed it for you. I'm assuming you are PQ for NFO? It's not the end of the world....other designators have lots to offer...
-ea6bflyr
I may or may not try for the CEC, but they are not even sure if the board will meet this year. I do not think Supply and Intel are meeting anytime soon.
I missed the corrected vision. Yep, RL is probably the only way to go then. Were you hydrated?
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exNavyOffRec
Well-Known Member
CEC is curently closed, they have a goal of 17 for FY 13 and 21 FINSEL
deadweather
Pro-Rec SNA & SNFO
That's what I heard. I am not too worried about since I am already doing Civil Engineering anyways.