Why was I asked for a remedial?

johnpaulspa

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During my eye exam I got perfect or better on all of my tests. At the end of the exam I asked how I did just so I wouldn't be in for any surprises and the doctor said I had perfectly healthy eyes and that I actually have 20/10 vision.

To my surprise, when I checked my status yesterday on the DODMERB website it said it needs a remedial to "Obtain all 6 standard visual acuity tests/measurements" . While this was unexpected seeing as the doctor confirmed I had perfectly healthy eyes, I decided to schedule the remedial appointment right away. Unfortunately the soonest appointment is in 2 months....

I am applying to the AFA for the class of 2020 and I have everything else in the application completed, including 2 MOC nominations. I think I am a very competitive candidate yet it is very frustrating to have something like this be the cause for not being able to find out if I will receive an appointment or not.

If anyone has any experience with a similar situation or advice, I would be most appreciative. Thank you!
 
I don't remember exactly the specifics but there are 6 depth perception/color tests. For that you can schedule an appointment with your own doctor (but you will be financially liable) if you have the letter with the full requirements. I remember we could print it last year. If your doctor isn't available for 2 months, then call DODMERB and they should be able to refer you to doctors.
 
Could the remedial be because you may have 20/10 vision, but were slightly below on the color/depth perception. Do you remember how you did on the PIP Color plate test
 
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I found out that the remedial was because they couldn't read the doctors handwriting. Because of this I had to reschedule another appointment and the earliest was in 4 weeks. Add to that the 4 weeks Concorde takes in analyzing my file and the afa probably won't even look at my application for 2 extra months just because my doctor had bad handwriting....
 
Did you ask Concorde if there is an different eye dr. they could use? Let them know that the earliest appointment you could get was 4 weeks out.
 
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