<p>i took my eye exam for dodmerb today and i think its safe to say no more west point. the doctor gave me a depth perception test and i couldnt answer a single question. i have left eye dominance due to 20/20 vision in left, 20/30 vision in right. so i think ill fail the physical due to the depth perception. :(</p>
<p>howeverrrrrr
i start for my high school football team. so obviously depth perception does not effect me at all in day to day life. and i never even knew about this problem until i took my physical today.</p>
<p>any thoughts? ideas? warm fuzzy tidbits of encouragement?
anybody in a similar situation?</p>
<p>Sorry to hear your eye test results. I have no direct knowledge of waivers for depth perception problems, but one thing is for sure little is ever set in stone when it comes to waivers. Interestingly, a peanut allergy is the one thing that is probably impossible to get a waiver for. Don't give up yet - follow up with a letter from your coach, it can't hurt. You could also consider having the test done again by another professional if you feel that you do not have a depth perception problem.
Good luck!</p>
<p>I would ask this same question on the <a href="http://www.serviceacademyforums.com%5B/url%5D">www.serviceacademyforums.com</a> website. There is a special forum there for DoDMERB questions, and they have a retired DoDMERB guy who knows all about the process. He could probably help you out with this, or at least give you an idea of what to expect.</p>
<p>Talk to your MALO about the issue. If the rest of your profile is very strong there could be a waiver. Don't give up without giving the option a complete effort. Keep us posted as others will want to know about your process and results. And good luck.</p>
<p>thanks for relieving some of my anxiousness :)
yea i have talked to that doctor (retired doctor?) and he has offered some EXCELLENCE advice and words of encouragement. </p>
<p>Just one more thing.
Worst case scenario...
Say I have to be issued those really sexy glasses (BCG's to those on the "in") even though I can see just fine without them like I have been doing for years. Even if I'm issued them, would I need to wear them if I can see without them? This question would probably be best answered by somebody who's familiar with these glasses</p>
<p>What a difference a day makes - your worst case scenario has gone from not getting accepted to WP, to having to wear BCGs - wearing BCGs is not that bad ;)</p>
<p>If you need glasses, you will need to send your prescription to WP. On R-Day you will be issued BCGs. Whether you wear them or not is up to you. I don't believe that the cadre check to see if everyone who has a prescription is wearing their glasses. You will however, not be allowed to wear contact lenses or civilian glasses during Beast (except for special circumstances - broken BCGs, some sport tryouts etc.)</p>
<p>Thewill: How this disqualification will affect your chances of a nomination/waiver will depend on the underlying reason you failed the depth perception tests. </p>
<p>Ordinarily, uncorrected vision of 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other will not cause you to fail all questions on a stereopsis (depth-perception) test. A person with reduced depth perception from uncorrected nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism would be able to answer some of the questions on the stereopsis test, but not all. </p>
<p>You may have a small strabismus (misalingment of the eyes) which does not affect your ability to function in day-to-day life, but renders your depth perception abnormal. Other possibilities include poor test conditions, you had a bad day, the test was conducted after your eyes were dilated, or you have some other abnormality of the eyes that caused you to fail the test. You should seek a full eye exam with an optometrist or ophthalmologist to determine why you failed the stereopsis test. Once you know that you will be able to assess whether glasses will correct the vision and whether a waiver is necessary or even possible. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>Hi -- I'm a new poster - helping DS with DODMERB remedials --
He has to complete the Allergy Questionnaire -- and doesn't have any allergies -but does "react" to poison ivy.</p>
<p>Is that reaction something that should be reported ... or sufficiently common that it can be ignored?</p>
<p>First of all, welcome aboard!
Secondly, it is always recommended that you are 100% honest regarding medical history. Regarding poison ivy, this is something that most humans "react" to so I can't believe it would be a problem. </p>
<p>Thank you, momoftwins, for your kind response ... and welcome!</p>
<p>Please understand -- We are not trying to lie, defraud, dissemble, not tell to truth, etc. -- but we also don't want to buy into a "fight"!
And, that is exactly my point -- a localized reaction to poison ivy is really fairly common .. so why should it be mentioned? It would be like mentioning that it hurts when I stub my toe!</p>
<p>In our case -- the reason I've decided that DS needs to mention it is due to the fact that a dermatologist gave him a RX for an ointment to help with a localized reaction about 4 months ago. Since we are having to go through the "remedial" process, all his medical records are being supplied and this script will be disclosed -- better that it is mentioned by DS rather than anyone think he is attempting to hide it -- especially since there is nothing to hide!
I have placed his response about the poison ivy under #6 on the allergy questionnaire which inquires about contact allergies as that is the place it seems to be the best response!</p>