Corneal Degeneration - ANG

[DinaMight]

I got a feeling this is a huge shot in the dark ,but I''m currently looking into applying for the ANG and hoping for a position flying, but I know USAF medical standards can be pretty strict compared to the other branches.  I've looked into all the other branches and AD or Reserve, but long story short, ANG is the direction I want to go in right now.  

I have an issue of corneal degeneration in my right eye at the moment that has never been a problem to my vision and last I saw the optometrist my vision was still good but I fear that this may not completely put me in the clear as far as flying for ANG is concerned.  It's never been a problem as far as I can tell and I have seen a few specialists regarding my eye and reached conflicting conclusions.  Some say it'll possibly worsen over the next 10-20 yrs and others say it won't worsen.  Like I said, they're pretty broad conclusions.  With this in mind, can I still be medically qualified to fly in the ANG?  

What do you guys think?  Do I still have a shot? 

I'm of the belief that as long as there remains a way, it no longer becomes can't do, but just another problem to solve type of guy.  I understand that there are several waivers out there, but I wouldn't even know where to start or if there is a hub with all that info.  Who would I be able to speak to about all this?  I've talked to a recruited but he couldn't really help me with my question.  I think this could be more specific or pertaining to a case by case type situation.

Thanks for the help!

[GDAL]

9 hours ago, DinaMight said:

I got a feeling this is a huge shot in the dark ,but I''m currently looking into applying for the ANG and hoping for a position flying, but I know USAF medical standards can be pretty strict compared to the other branches.  I've looked into all the other branches and AD or Reserve, but long story short, ANG is the direction I want to go in right now.  

I have an issue of corneal degeneration in my right eye at the moment that has never been a problem to my vision and last I saw the optometrist my vision was still good but I fear that this may not completely put me in the clear as far as flying for ANG is concerned.  It's never been a problem as far as I can tell and I have seen a few specialists regarding my eye and reached conflicting conclusions.  Some say it'll possibly worsen over the next 10-20 yrs and others say it won't worsen.  Like I said, they're pretty broad conclusions.  With this in mind, can I still be medically qualified to fly in the ANG?  

What do you guys think?  Do I still have a shot? 

I'm of the belief that as long as there remains a way, it no longer becomes can't do, but just another problem to solve type of guy.  I understand that there are several waivers out there, but I wouldn't even know where to start or if there is a hub with all that info.  Who would I be able to speak to about all this?  I've talked to a recruited but he couldn't really help me with my question.  I think this could be more specific or pertaining to a case by case type situation.

Thanks for the help!

I can't help with your specific question, but I recommend getting your AFOQT/TBAS done and start applying to units. Let them decide at the flight physical.

Edited June 25, 2018 by GDAL