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Originally Posted by angrydoc

I'm afraid your condition would normally preclude entry. This is because if you were given a rifle, things could get messy! They do say the most dangerous thing is a matelot with a rifle but in your case it may be even more true!

Surgery is a more tricky question. This is not no-risk stuff - there would be a significant risk of either not correcting the defect or leaving persistent double vision. I never advise surgical procedures with a view to Service entry when the outcome is uncertain. You need a long chat with an ophthalmologist if you are considering this route, but be aware that entering the RN (or Army or RAF for that matter) is not guaranteed even with a good surgical result.

Sorry if I have burst your bubble.


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What's a rifle?

I think an eyepatch looks very nautical!