What to expect at my vision consult next week?

2021-03-18T00:13:06-04:00

What to expect from vision consult
I went to meps Monday and I was disqualified for not being correctable to 20/40 in my left eye. My right eye corrects to 20/20 with glasses. My left eye has low vision (20/80 best corrected) what can I expect at the consult I'm going to next Wednesday? Do I have a chance? Thanks

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2021 1:32 AM

2021-03-18T01:32:36-04:00

Since you are getting a consult with a doctor we here on RP have no knowledge of....it is difficult to give you a proper answer. As for your chances, that is going to depend on how the exam goes at the consult. What can you expect is that you will arrive to the appointment, you will get the exam. You may be told of the results at that time....or not. The doctor will report the results to MEPS. MEPS will go from there. Good luck.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Mar 18 at 2021 2:53 AM

2021-03-18T02:53:51-04:00

No one can answer that question. Eyes are tricky things and there are many variables that will determine whether your left eye can be corrected to a standard that is minimally acceptable for the military. I wish you luck but do not get your hopes up.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2021 9:22 PM

2021-03-18T21:22:03-04:00

Not much to tell you. You’ll see the specialist. They will give an opinion and send it to MEPS. You will go back to MEPS. The MEPS doctor will review what the specialist recommended. If they say you are a go then they put in for a waiver. Waiver goes to waiver folks. You wait and see if waiver is approved.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2021 2:09 PM

2021-03-19T14:09:59-04:00

No one here can predict the future. Sorry. You have to wait and see what happens at the consult.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2021 3:14 PM

2021-03-20T15:14:06-04:00

I got a wavier for myopia. It's possible but it comes down to the doctors at your MEPS, the eye specialist, and the kind of pull your recruiter has. I hope you get it my friend, I know your struggle cause I had a similar case. If you're a praying man, say some prayers for a favorable outcome