Hey guys I'm an upcoming AFROTC senior just returning from my FC1 at Wright-Patt. Unfortunately I was told up there that I will be DQ'd from pilot due to "abnormal corneal topography". Regardless of my perfect 20/20 vision, good depth perception scores, and no color vision issues the ophthalmologist told me that my case has no chance for a waiver because my corneas are too thin. I am just trying to find out if this doctor doesn't know what he is talking about and I should pursue a waiver, or if I should look into other rated positions. Thanks guys.
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Hey guys I'm an upcoming AFROTC senior just returning from my FC1 at Wright-Patt. Unfortunately I was told up there that I will be DQ'd from pilot due to "abnormal corneal topography". Regardless of my perfect 20/20 vision, good depth perception scores, and no color vision issues the ophthalmologist told me that my case has no chance for a waiver because my corneas are too thin. I am just trying to find out if this doctor doesn't know what he is talking about and I should pursue a waiver, or if I should look into other rated positions. Thanks guys.