Im Joining the Marines but i need a waiver for my poor eyesight?

Question

i need a waiver because my diopters are -10 in each eye
i understand that i need a opthomology report stating that i have nothing wrong with my retina's which i have completed and im all clear

i have full color vision and a 92 afqt on my asvab
i am in 100% physical condition and perfectly fit

i can run an alpha pft right now

what are my chances of getting a waiver?
and will this effect my MOS options?

Answer 1

A waiver is pretty much you and the Marine Corps agreeing that if you are injured because of your eyesite, you knew about it and agreed to fight. It covers the military's butt. When I was in boot camp, I had no problem getting a waiver, thing is, someone I was with had their MOS changed from Infantry to Truck Driver after Basic. He went to AIT for Transportation instead of what he signed for. He too had a waiver when he joined, but remember, your contract for the military is Uni-Lateral. Only one side can make changes after you sign, and that side is NOT YOU, ITS THE MARINES.

I am not sure if you are joining the infantry or not, but they want good eyesight.

If your MOS doesnt require great eyesight I wouldn't worry about it. In WARTIME, we need all we can get!

Answer 2

The upper limit for refractive error is plus or minus 8 diopters. But, you will probably get the waiver, assuming there is no underlying pathology with your retina. But, it could affect some MOS assignments, especially in the aviation and electronics fields.
Now the good part. Once you're in and have survived boot camp and infantry training school, you might be able to get lasik surgery done on the Marine Corps' dime and retire those thick lenses or go to a thinner pair. Good luck!

Answer 3

mos option will be effected. But i tell you what.. i didnt need a waiver for eyes to get in but i know a guy that did.. but the military is doing PRK surgery.. it's like lasic.. except faster and heals faster.. so that's what they like to do now. Once you're in.. first thing you should do.. is get a packet for PRK.. remember "PRK"!! I dont know what the letters stand for.. but that guy AND me got the PRK done.. i have 20/10 vision and he has 20/20 now!! According to the military.. he was legally BLIND! And he can see perfect now. I'd suggest it for you! And you might think it's painful.. i was scared to death. They give you drugs and numb your eyes.. you cant feel ANYTHING!!! It's totally amazing. You're out of work for 7 days.. and then you can see.. you can see so perfect. But if you do get it... follow the directions they give you CAREFULLY!!! Do exactly what they say! And sleep the whole time.. take the drugs they give you.. and just stay drugged up the first about 3 or 4 days... because it's going to feel like somebody poked you in the eye. And just sleep in a really dark room.. that's what i did. And everybody else i've talked to seem to do the same thing. You want the drugs to lap over each other too. But i hope the link helps give you more info on it!! Take care and good luck in the USMC

Answer 4

The military is desperate for anyone, it's TRUE! They probably want you a waiver on your eyes so they don't have to pay for them as your eye-sight worsens throughout your life unless you are directly injured in combat. Think of the waiver as a discount coupon you're giving the recruiter, because his boss will not have to pay out as great benefits as he might normally have to pay.

I recommend staying out of the military, pursuing an education in eye-glasses, etc., and get a job or internship at your local eye doctor's office. I guarantee your boss will take care of you! Do this job long enough and study diligently and you will be able to open your own practice before too long. Good luck!

Answer 5

You should have no problem getting in with this, however this will definitely affect your MOS.