luckydoggy1234
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will they do the additional eval for me, or will I have to see a specialist doctor by myself?
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kp2001
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If they request the additional exam it will be covered.
Reviving this one because it refers to the ManMed .
I've seen a few different numbers, and kp2001, you've mentioned 6.5 above. Here's what I'm finding - 8.0 diopters. Can anyone verify the current DQ threshold for myopia for admission to USNA?
(2) For Entry into a Program Leading to a Commission in the Navy Unrestricted Line (a) Current distant and near visual acuity of any degree that does not correct with spectacle lenses to 20/20 in each eye is disqualifying. (b) Current spherical refractive error [hyperopia (367.0), myopia (367.1)] or history of spherical refractive error prior to any refractive surgery of worse than -8.00 or +8.00 diopters is disqualifying. (c) Current cylinder refractive error [astigmatism (367.2)] or history of cylinder refractive error, prior to any refractive surgery, of worse than -3.00 or +3.00 diopters is disqualifying. (d) Current complicated cases requiring contact lenses for adequate correction of vision, such as corneal scars (371) and irregular astigmatism (36
I've seen a few different numbers, and kp2001, you've mentioned 6.5 above. Here's what I'm finding - 8.0 diopters. Can anyone verify the current DQ threshold for myopia for admission to USNA?