First of all, apologies for another thread on the topic of eyesight!
I had laser eye surgery in May (LASEK) and now have 20/20 (6/6) in each eye and no problems. My worst eye previously was -6. I have since began to consider a career in the Royal Marines but was originally unsure if they would accept me after having had it done. I have read the posts on here, the pdf that has been posted detailing eyesight standards for specific roles and also looked at the RN/RM website but I'm still not 100% sure as to where I stand. I have also been to my local AFCO where I asked about it....I was given a couple of sheets of paper which outlined the RNs position with a couple of bits highlighted and told to "...think carefully about what I wanted to do...". By this I think they may have meant to not mention it further and blag it if I joined, but I can't say for definate.
Can anyone clarify:
a) if I would be able to get into the marines?
b) if it would prevent me from doing anything once in?
c) if anyone thinks it is possible and advisable to not mention it and get in, if they are not ok with lasered eyes?
Much appreciated.
I had laser eye surgery in May (LASEK) and now have 20/20 (6/6) in each eye and no problems. My worst eye previously was -6. I have since began to consider a career in the Royal Marines but was originally unsure if they would accept me after having had it done. I have read the posts on here, the pdf that has been posted detailing eyesight standards for specific roles and also looked at the RN/RM website but I'm still not 100% sure as to where I stand. I have also been to my local AFCO where I asked about it....I was given a couple of sheets of paper which outlined the RNs position with a couple of bits highlighted and told to "...think carefully about what I wanted to do...". By this I think they may have meant to not mention it further and blag it if I joined, but I can't say for definate.
Can anyone clarify:
a) if I would be able to get into the marines?
b) if it would prevent me from doing anything once in?
c) if anyone thinks it is possible and advisable to not mention it and get in, if they are not ok with lasered eyes?
Much appreciated.