Will my Lazy Eye disqualify me from being a Navy Seal?

Question

I see blurry with my left eye, and i only need galsses to read. Will it still disqualify me from becoming a Seal?

Answer 1

SEALs are required to perform a variety of tasks that require a high vision aptitude. SEAL candidates may qualify for PRK Refractive Surgery to correct their vision. You can read more about the PRK policy on the BUMED PRK Refractive Surgery web site http://navymedicine.med.navy.mil. Eyesight Requirements: Uncorrected vision can be no worse than 20/200 in each eye. Both eyes must be correctable to 20/20 (Reference; Manual of the Medical Department, P-117, chapter 15-105, paragraph 7a(c)). No waivers for deficiencies. (Reference; Manual of the Medical Department, P-117, chapter 15-105, paragraph 7a(c).

NOTE: BUMED waiver request: Reference Manual of the Medical Department, P-117, chapter 15-102, paragraph 3 and 3a. For more information on current requirements, contact your local recruiter or reference Manual of the Medical Department, P-117, chapter 15-102, paragraph 3 and 3a, or http://navymedicine.med.navy.mil.

Eye Waivers

Ref: a. COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8 (SERIES)
b. Manual of the Medical Department P-117

I. Eye Sight waivers (Active Duty/Reservist)

a. Per reference (a/b), Eyesight Requirements: Uncorrected vision can be no worse than 20/200 in each eye. Both eyes must be correctable to 20/20.
b. BUMED waiver request: Reference Manual of the Medical Department, P-117, chapter 15-102, paragraph 3 and 3a.
c. The eyesight waiver must be included with the medical package per reference (a) to the SPECWAR Assignments (PERS 401D) for review.
d. The eyesight waiver request must be included with the completed BUD/S package for final approval from the SPECWAR Assignments (PERS-401D).

II. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) or In-Situ Keratomileusis (Lasik) surgery (Active Duty/Reservist)

a. IAW REF (b) PRK or Lasik surgery waivers are granted case by case by BUMED.
b. An approved PRK or Lasik surgery waiver must be included with your medical package per reference (a) to the Naval Special Warfare Center Medical Department for review.
c. The PRK or Lasik surgery waiver must also be included with the completed BUD/S package for final approval from the SPECWAR Assignments (PERS-401D).

NOTES:

Navy personnel or prospective recruits to the Navy who choose to have surgery performed by a civilian surgeon, they should complete the following checklist items: Review the Navy message that outlines refractive surgery policy for the Navy and Marine Corps (R 101331Z APR 00).

If planning to apply for BUD/S training, review the Navy message that outlines the requirements for new accessions into training (BUMED/30MAR2000/SER 25/NOTAL; refractive surgery policy in the Navy and Marine Corps for new accessions) and as specified by approved LASIK study protocols.

Complete the pre-op counseling form for active duty service members prior to getting PRK from a civilian provider (This document is posted as a link on the BUMED home page:

http://www-nmcp.mar.med.navy.mil/Ophthal/PRKSurgery.asp (Appendix 3).

Complete the post-op medical clearance for return to duty form after having PRK. (This document is posted as a link on the BUMED home page: http://www-nmcp.mar.med.navy.mil/Ophthal/PRKSurgery.asp

Clearance for return to full and unrestricted duty.

Questions regarding corrective eye surgery can be directed to the following department:

Deputy Research Director,
Navy Refractive Surgery Center
Ophthalmology, NMCSD
2650 Stockton Road
San Diego, CA 92106
[phone], FAX [phone]
Clinic [phone]

Answer 2

yes because the military is very picky about the people's health. My husband couldn't reinlist In the army national guard just over a bad tooth. My half brother got kicked out of the army due to a bad ear. As far as lazy eye goes it can get bad enough to require surgery. My nephew has it and has to have surgery. The military wants you to have good vision.

Answer 3

yes it will, if its noticably lazy, try to keep it centered during all your test. and hopefully you have good eye sight in it. try the army they will take almost anyone. your recruiter may be able to a waiver, but itll be a long and trying process. be prepared to get a lot of papers from your doctor.

Answer 4

Get into triathlon. The SEALs host a triathlon every year called the Superfrog.

Answer 5

Vision is the single most important sense in marksmanship..

Answer 6

yes but you could apply for a position as a guppy

Answer 7

yes theres nothing lazy about the seals beotch

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

Reckon not if'n the other one works hard.

Answer 10

Don't join the army, lazy eye or not.