Mrs. Zero

Steve, Thanks so much for the reply. This forum is amazing, as is your willingness to share your insights. And what makes the FC1 return slightly lower results- is it the use of cycloplegic refraction, or other stuff? Looks like my 2021 exam had cycloplegic refraction, but the 2020 exam did not. I've been wearing my previous script for the past few days. There is a minor difference in distant vision, but I certainly wouldn't call it lousy. FWIW, I was in my early 30's (and no pregnancy) when the jump happened. Is it possible to get PRK between failing the FC1 and going to OTS, all while keeping the pilot spot? The max time limit between selection and starting OTS is 450 days (14.8 mo), so there's time to squeeze it in surgery + 6 months, just not sure if that's allowed. I've heard post-DQ the AF could either offer you another job or just tell you to kick rocks (forfeit your spot, be free to re-apply and compete for re-selection). Can I just tell them: "but wait, I get my eyes fixed!" Anyway, with your words of encouragement, I'm going to send it and see what happens. Seriously, thanks for all your posts here. They have been invaluable in my attempt to decipher all the medical regs and results.

Hey all, another optometry question here. I'm attempting the gauge the likelihood that I would fail the refraction error requirements during FC1. ...@stuckindayton, I've spent the last few hours reading all your comments, hoping you may be willing to weigh in. I'm a current AD enlisted flyer (airborne linguist) submitting my rated OTS app in a just a few days. I planned to list CSO and pilot, but based on the MSD I would DQ the FC1 for pilot due to my current -3.75/-3.5 eyeglass prescription issued in 2021. HOWEVER, in 2020 my prescription was -3/-2.75 (passing). It's noted in my records that this was an unusually high jump in a single year, and at the time, I did feel that it was overcorrected (probably my fault for being indecisive with the lens options). I understand that an eyeglass prescriptions correlate but don't predict IFC eye exams results. With no waiver potential for refractive error >-3.00, just wondering if I have a shot, or if there's no way in hell and I need to remove pilot from my application. Being selected for pilot, DQ'ing FC1, and potentially wasting my/other people's shot at OTS for an issue I knew I had is my worst nightmare. My leadership says to send it, but they also thought that correctable to 20/20 was enough, so I don't fully trust them. I have my annual optometry appt next month (after application submission) and can't bee seen any sooner2021.pdf. We'll see what comes of that, but I'll be hoping for a lower prescription. Ophthalmology exams attached. Do I have any shot at pilot eyes? 2020.pdf