Huachuca172 Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 I have seen some general posts regarding a Class 1w flight physical upon arrival to Rucker, but none specifically referring to waivers regarding low contrast sensitivity. I had PRK years ago which caused significant low contrast (Night Vision) issues in my right eye below the 20/60 standard. However, I have taken two flight physicals successfully without a waiver (not sure how). However, I am concerned upon arrival to Army flight school and them conducting a low contrast test subsequently flagging this issue. Is this generally considered a waiverable or do they just breeze through the night vision portion and ask the obligitory do you see halo's/blurriness question and move on...Thanks for the assistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedude Posted September 23, 2020 Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 It is the same flight physical with the same standards. Like everything else in the Army it varies depending on the specific person doing it. If you've barely passed before you'll likely barely pass again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huachuca172 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 That would be the logical conclusion. The only reason I am worried about it is because I think the reason I passed was the Dr. good graces. I am starting to come to the conclusion I may have to try and go to a civilian Dr. to figure out how to overcome the contrast sensitivity portion . I know they say it can be corrected again with PRK, but I just wanted to get a feel for it at Rucker before I take that drastic step considering I passed the physical before. Do you know how they test the contrast sensitivity portion? Is it with both eyes open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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