Should I wear my glasses or contacts to MEPS?

GETTING READY FOR MEPS Profanity and offensive wording or pictures on clothing are not tolerated. Hats are not permitted inside the MEPS. If you wear either eyeglasses or contacts, bring them along with your prescription and lens case. Wear neat, moderate, comfortable clothing.

Can you wear your own glasses in military?

Conservative civilian prescription eyeglasses are authorized for wear with all uniforms. Conservative prescription and nonprescription sunglasses are authorized for wear when in a garrison environment, except when in formation and while indoors.

Can you wear contacts at buds?

I was a BUD/S candidate in 1993, and had to take a diving physical. Yes. Any elite forces such as Navy Seal, you can wear glasses or contact to have 20/20 vision. You can request to have eye laser surgery to correct your vision but, you will still need to wear glasses for reading.

Can you wear contacts in the Navy?

You can wear contacts pretty much whenever you want except during bootcamp, however you are expected to have a pair of glasses with you (at in at home, or if deployed, on thebship, not literally in your pocket).

Can I join the military if I wear contacts?

Recruits are not allowed to wear contacts during basic training due to hygiene concerns. Instead, their vision will be tested before arriving at basic training, and if it is determined that they need glasses, two pairs of military-issue glasses will be provided to them during basic training.

When are contact lenses not suitable?

Not everyone who needs glasses wants to wear contacts, but nine out of 10 people who want to wear them can wear contacts. However, contact lenses may not be a good option for people who: Have had repeated eye infections. Suffer from severe allergic reactions.

Can you wear contacts in Navy basic training?

You will not be allowed to wear contact lenses during recruit training. Military glasses will be issued during the first few days of in-processing and contact lens wear will then no longer be permitted. Money – recommended, $10 – maximum of $50 (you won’t need more than that)