detached retina

[skygod75]

I have had an operation for a detached retina about 5month ago. It was only noticed by chance on a routine checkup and i never had any symptoms to suggest i had one. It was caused years earlier from an impact injury (probably boxing) and not caused by natural weakness in the eye. My vision has never been a problem and even now after the op my vision is fine! My question is does anyone know exactly why a detached retina is an automatic bar on entry? Im really hoping that if I apply and tell them, they take a look at each individual case and take it from there.

[chris5818]

ALRIGHT MATE HOWS IT GOING??

ANY NEWS ON YOUR EYE??

I HAD AN INJURY PROBLEM AND WAS CONCERNED ABOUT LEAVING MY JOB FOR APPLYING TO THE MARINES INCASE I QUIT ONLY TO FIND I DID'NT PASS THE MEDICAL, AND BE OUT OF A JOB!!!

IT IS FRUSTRATING SO IF YOU STILL NEED AN ANSWER E-MAIL ME AND I'LL GIVE YOU THE ADDRESS OF SOMEONE TO CONTACT WHO WILL GET BACK TO YOU AND TELL YOU YOUR CHANCES.

I'VE JUST BEEN GIVEN THE ALL CLEAR THIS MORNING.

CHRIS

[chris5818]

SORRY MY ADDRESS IS "TOCHRIS@FSMAIL.NET"

[Daveb]

That's really good that you're helping out here Chris, but is there any chance in future you not right completely in caps? It just annoys a few people.

Cheers mate, all the best

[chris5818]

Yeah thought as much was wondering why i was getting some funny replies.

cheers for letting us know

[Daveb]

No probs at all mate

Just didnt want you to get any unnessassary (bah, spelt it wrong!) flak for something you didnt mean to do.

[skygod75]

Nice one m8!

I sent you an email using the link below your post. Sounds intriguing, is this source of info you have a friend or an actual authority on who is and who isnt allowed to join up? Im off to AFCO on monday so touch wood I may get somewhere but if not then such is life, I was in the TA Paras when I was younger and RAF Regiment last year so if I dont have no joy reapplyin I can can say Iv had a wicked time in the past and nothing can take that away from me!