So after meeting with my XO about service selection, I have learned that the Navy has changed its vision requirements again. He told me that there was a policy (that only lasted ~6 months) where pilots either needed PRK-corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/40 or better uncorrected. Now, after draining the NFO community which was 250 bodies short this season, the Navy has decided on 20/20 either uncorrected or corrected with PRK.
Upon hearing this new information, I have to decide if I want my eye cut (just my left eye, which is 20/30), so that I still have a shot at pilot. On top of that, there remains a risk that I might fail Anthros once I get down to Pensacola (I'm 5'2", which is a height not likely to pass).
Advice? Should I get the surgery and risk failing Anthros, or should I say hello to the back-seat? Thanks in advance!
~Red
Upon hearing this new information, I have to decide if I want my eye cut (just my left eye, which is 20/30), so that I still have a shot at pilot. On top of that, there remains a risk that I might fail Anthros once I get down to Pensacola (I'm 5'2", which is a height not likely to pass).
Advice? Should I get the surgery and risk failing Anthros, or should I say hello to the back-seat? Thanks in advance!
~Red