How long does it take to get vision corrected?

Question

If you apply in basic training? or what kind of time delay usually?

and does wearing glasses dramatically effect performance in boot camp? playing sports i always wore contacts so does anyone have experience with what its like?

thanks.

Answer 1

I'm assuming you mean being examined and receiving glasses.  Mine took a couple of weeks, but that was a long time ago and a lot of things have changed since then.  Glasses do not affect any part of your training or performance.  You might want to get one of those dorky looking straps that hold them on behiind your head, if they don't give you one with the glasses, because they could slide off while training on the obstacle course or some place where your hands are busy.  The only thing is that you can't wear your glasses while wearing a gas mask.  You can get prescription inserts for your gas mask, but I don't think you get those while in basic.  You can't wear contacts in basic.

Answer 2

I have awful vision (375/500) which is legally blind without my glasses. there is no way to correct them permanetly. If you have quite a bit of money lasik surgary is available. I also wear contacts and they are perfectly fine for me.

Answer 3

You'll have an eye exam when you get to basic training. If you need glasses they'll issue you glasses there.

I didn't have any problem wearing mine, but I'm used to them. Had them on my face since I was 12. If you're not used to wearing them, wear sunglasses with your contacts or get some that aren't very dark, so you can get used to having them on all the time.