thanks 6 pts per day till 50 pts for anyone who can figure this out and whether or not my 20/300 eyes will qualify (i can't see far away) which would make me farsighted correct?
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Minimum 0.5 per each eye means that whomever is asking you this requires you to have near perfect vision.
If your eyesight is 20/300 you definitely will not qualify unless you have surgery.Comment -
You're myopic. 0.5 refers to the degree of deficiency. Get a prescription from the ophthalmologist with the 0.5 whatever and get yourself some contacts of glasses. Or get laser corrective surgery (Lasik) but I would be weary of this route and Homer's eyes crusted over blinding him on the Simpsons. No need for points.Comment -
like i said in your other thread, it is has do with the vision of your eyes and 20/300 wouldn't make it.Comment -
And if you can't see objects far away, this will make you nearsighted, not farsighted.Comment -
is there a place that says "corrected" on your sheet/letter/w.e your looking atComment -
requirement for joining the military. i dont think you guys have it right tho. I think you have to have pretty terrible vision uncorrected to be disqualified but i may be wrong.
Mrmarket, i do not have 0,5, that is the worst you can have to join. I want to know if my eyesite is better than 0,5 or worseComment -
as long as your vision can be corrected with glasses, you will be ok with militaryOriginally posted by OmgUrMomComment -
check out what this guy said:
As long as your vision can be corrected to 20/20 with glasses there is no reason you will be denied. My left eye is 20/300 and the military optometrist was able to prescribe glasses that corrected my vision. The best bet for you is to talk to a recruiter and see what they say.
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USMC Corporal 2001-2005Comment -
Which actual branch of the military are you looking to join? And what is your vision once it's corrected? Do you have glasses/contacts?Originally posted by OmgUrMomComment -
how you do you know that? what does the 0.5 signify?Originally posted by shari91Comment -
my vision is correctable to 20/20, but this was the requirement for uncorrected vision. I suppose they want you to be able to see somewhat if for whatever reason you don't have your glasses/contacts.Originally posted by shari91
I'm going to attempt to join the French Foreign Legion assuming I meet the mininum requirements. (this is the only one im not really sure about)
I want to at least make sure I will have a shot before I apply for my Visaa and purchase a plane ticket.Comment -
Because my left eye is -0.5 which is the equivalent of 20/40 (a half degree off of perfect vision). I can't even get a prescription for glasses/contacts of any sort because my eyesight is basically considered perfect although if I'm at a sporting event and have crappy seats the players become a bit blurry around the edges.Originally posted by OmgUrMomComment -
i dont knowComment -
Shari, 0.5 is different than 0,5 but I do know what you mean.Originally posted by shari91
0.5 of a diopter uncorrected is outstanding vision yes uncorrected.Comment -
Oh okay. I was assuming he meant 0.5.Originally posted by jai7123
Then ignore me OMG!! Either way, I hope it works out for you and you can get in. They'd be lucky to have you and I think it would be a great adventure for you.
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tks shari
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from what i have read it is two different things and can't be for sure but it appears you are fine.. but again wtf do i know.. good luck
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tks dummy
tks for trying guys altho I can't yet say im 100% positive that i'll pass(sounds like ill be ok if they have the same standards as the us army tho, altho that would be a bit of an assumption), will do a bit more research and see if i can figure it outComment -
french foriegen legion?Comment -
correct, foreigners can join as the name suggestsOriginally posted by ronjon619
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Good luck OmgUrMom and thank you for the SBR point. Much appreciated.
Speaking of eyesight, I went to my eye Dr. yesterday since I thought I had pick eye but it hurt like hell.
Glad I went, turns out I have a corneal ulcer (right eye) as a result of, according to the Dr. :
Not cleaning the contact lens properly
Not changing it often enough
Wearing it overnight too often.
He says I can never wear a lens overnight again, SH-T.
I have to use eyedrops once an hour for the first few days, then once every 4 hrs. and I can't wear a contact in that eye for 7 - 14 days.
Sucks, left eye I can see fine since I had cataract surgery (lens replacement) which was a dream come true, don't anyone hesitate to get it if you need it. Right eye I can't see the E on an eye chart plus I have to use reading glasses so I can't drive or do much of anything for a while.
Even with Health Insurance, the medication IQUIX (5 ml bottle) is the latest antibiotic out and cost $50.00 co-pay. Geez, pharmacist said retail price is well over $100.00 and best price online is just under $100.00Originally posted by jai7123Comment -
Well i do not know what exactly means but from what i have heard 0.5 is not a defect that is to be corrected >>u,re just fine, man!Comment -
It means you jack off a lot and will be blind by the end of the week.Comment -
I have better than perfect vision. Doctor said I had 20/13 vision and I was like what do you mean, I need glasses? She laughed and told me it's actually better than 20/20. I can read all the way to the bottom line of one of those tests. I feel blessed to not have to wear glasses or contacts. My sister did the lasix surgery and she does not wear glasses anymore, shit works.Comment
