How can I get prescripted inserts for eye pro?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 15:49:21 -0400

My unit/state is currently having a financial problem for everyone to get prescripted inserts. I need it for when I go to airborne and CST this coming summer. I have heard some reservist paying out of pocket with a civilian eye doctor to get inserts.

Any help or suggestions will be gladly appreciated.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2019 3:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 15:52:54 -0400

I don't know why you would need it for Airborne school, there's nothing to look at but your feet most of the time. In fact, there's no need for eye pro in airborne school.
I don't know what CST is. I got my inserts when they gave me my prescription glasses.

Response by SPC Casey Ashfield made Apr 7 at 2019 5:34 PM

SPC Casey Ashfield — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 17:34:28 -0400

Acronyms change too much. When I was in ROTC, CST was called LDAC. Same thing though, summer camp.

In any case, I think I only had the pro mask inserts filled once with the Rx. My civilian optometrist did it for me. They never got inserted into the mask however. I discovered that the pro mask Rx inserts were always on packing lists, but never used. Much like the pro mask itself in many instances. The protective lenses on the promask are so large, most civilian glasses should be able to be worn underneath. Try that out first, before tracking down an optometrist to fill the inserts.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Apr 7 at 2019 6:02 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:02:21 -0400

Pretty sure it isn't a unit financial problem since they're ordered through . Maybe a MEDDAC problem under Class VIII, VIIIa and VIIIb

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Apr 7 at 2019 7:40 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:40:17 -0400

Ok,

Pro-Mask inserts are Army a Class VIII if I remember correctly, therefore big Army pays for them and not the unit. During jump school any good sport eye frame will do it if you don’t want to use your Army issued frames; same thing for your other training!