Hello again,

I finally found out why I disqualified. High eye pressure. According to the Waiver Guide it is disqualifying and not waiverable for non-flyers.

My eye pressure was right at the limit - below 22 mmHg is normal, and mine were at 22. Also, I have gotten my eyeballs thoroughly checked out multiple times over the years. There were never any eye pressure issues at the civilian ophthalmologists. The only time I had eye pressure reading anywhere close to the limit was that one time during the physical. Is it possible that my eye pressure simply got worse over time? I don't think so, because I had it tested again after the physical because they gave me a consultation and it was fine then also. (Of course using the same type of test.) I think the measurement at the physical may have been a fluke. I know the military may totally disregard the results from a civ doctor and that is their right. At the same time, I'm sure that my eye surgeons (not a mere optometrist) know what they're doing.. it's just unfortunate that what they think of my eyes has no bearing on whether the AF chooses to let me fly or not. I find it hard to throw away my dreams for what could possibly be an incorrect measurement.

I also posted on baseops and someone there mentioned an ETC. How does that work, and what are the chances of getting this ETC, or getting a chance to remeasure? That is all I could ask for, to get one more measurement. Is that up to how hard my unit fights for me, and is there anything I can do as well to help the effort?