The chances for a waiver are Zero if you do not apply. You do not have to have perfect vision, thus the standards that Mr. Mullen sent you. Apply, get your physical, and see what the docs say.
I don't know if I agree with that. It's a fair question
raulkingviera is asking. I think it's worth getting an answer
before throwing one's hat into the admission grind - especially if there is no question about the classification of the candidate's particular eye issue. For instance, is this just his
personal assessment or has an ophthalmologist diagnosed this condition?
There are some conditions for which no waiver is available. Who in the heck wants to go through all the hassle of collecting recommendations, writing essays, collecting information, getting teachers to fill-out online data, doing the CFA, conducting multiple interviews, and doing a medical exam only to discover that you were NEVER physically qualified in the first place? It was an impossibility from the word "Go."
That time could have been better spent with
other (more realistic) college pursuits.
Now, if there is no documentation of this eye problem -and- if it has not been officially diagnosed and classified -or- if there is any doubt that the condition actually exists -or- that the condition is fixable -or- the DoDMERB's policy seems to leave room for such eye issues then, yes, it might be worth proceeding with the application process.
Sure, roll the dice. See what happens.
In years past (before corrective eye surgery was even on the radar), I used to have young kids come up to the flight deck, wearing thick glasses, asking, "How can I become a pilot? I want to be a
Navy pilot."
I had to break the news to them. At the time, the Navy didn't grant any waivers for visual acuity. It had to be 20/20
uncorrected vision. If you didn't have 20/20
uncorrected vision ... need naught apply. Don't even waste your time. The Air Force granted waivers, however. I would suggest that, perhaps, they could fly for the Air Force. Oftentimes they went away happy.
raulkingviera has stated that he has a "lazy eye" and that it's "really bad." That being the case, I think his time would be well spent getting a definitive answer to his question
before starting the application process to any service academy. If no definitive answer can be given then, perhaps, there
is hope for his condition and it would be worth a shot.
But there's no question about it - Larry Mullen is the guy to ask.