<p>haha this is really funny to read..im laughing</p>
<p>me too... and I can't wait to wear my BCGs (hahahahahahahaha).</p>
<p>trust me it's not funny 3 weeks into BCT. Anyways, the topic is fading away. Only talk about BCG's.</p>
<p>Is it a minority of people who have to wear them? Does anyone know the percentage of people with bad eyesight..? Im seriously going to hate wearing those things..maybe ill get contacts that are ones that will stay in for a month..and then get some replacements smuggled in the mail or something..would that be a bad choice?</p>
<p>considering mail is not very reliable since in most cases you have to "earn it", i would say it is a bad choice. BCG's don't look that awful. No one will care.</p>
<p>The only thing I'm worried about is falling flat on my face. Five weeks with BCGs shouldn't be too bad, right?</p>
<p>I have a feeling that those going through BCT with BCGs, the fact that you are wearing them may be not as big of a deal. Indeed im sure they'll get annoying but i think youll be more worried about marching properly, knowing facts and trivia and focusing on the task at hand.</p>
<p>Who knows...just a thought</p>
<p>your obviously right...am i making myself seem shallow? Im just kiddin ya.. im kinda sarcastic like that</p>
<p>You wouldn't think the majority of people at USAFA would wear glasses with that whole pilot thing and all.</p>
<p>"maybe ill get contacts that are ones that will stay in for a month..and then get some replacements smuggled in the mail or something..would that be a bad choice?"</p>
<p>That would definitely be a bad choice. Refer back to my post concerning dirt, dust, and pink eye. Why would you want to take that risk and wreck your eyes?</p>
<p>BCGs won't be as uncommon as you may think. Don't worry about it.</p>
<p>"Is it a minority of people who have to wear them? Does anyone know the percentage of people with bad eyesight..? Im seriously going to hate wearing those things..maybe ill get contacts that are ones that will stay in for a month..and then get some replacements smuggled in the mail or something..would that be a bad choice?"</p>
<p>I am an optometrist. I have extensive experience with both military and VA eye & healthcare. Tegan, the military issues those BCGs for a very good reason: to protect your eyes. The frames are sturdier than average spectacle frames. The lenses themselves are constructed of polycarbonate, the most impact-resistant lens material available. Additionally, the lens design (size, thickness, etc.) maximizes protective value. </p>
<p>Likewise, contacts are prohibited for a reason. Contact lenses alone increase your risk of eye infection. For extended-wear contact lenses the risk is even greater. When contact lenses are combined with hygenic conditions in the field, a garden-variety case of pink eye can quickly develop into a sight-threatening corneal infection. It isn't worth permanently risking your vision (and possibily your medical fitness to stay at the academy or pilot qualification) because you don't like the fit or cosmetic appearance of BCGs. </p>
<p>I wish you good luck with your application and future career.</p>
<p>Wow..you guys are taking me way too seriously. Of course im not going to bring contacts. Maybe i shouldnt joke around anymore..lol! And i decided last week that i am going to like wearing them. So i wouldnt worry about it. hah..im kinda laughing at the response that i got to that post. but thanks!! its good to know these things</p>