Cross eye dominant iam right handed but left eye dominant aim. are there ways around this or would you recc glass/contac

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Little worried about p1/2 as my right eye is slight blur when I close my left eye. (Both eyes perfect open fine but closed is left eye dominant. I booked eye test straightaway and have been given prescription for glasses or contacts. I want to aim to join light role infantry, is this possible?

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Category: Medical

Date asked: Sunday, April 26, 2020

Last reviewed: Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Tori C.

Regimental Medical Officer

Hello,

I'm afraid we are unable to answer individual medical enquiries on this platform. You can still join the Army if you need to wear glasses/contact lenses, but your prescription must meet certain criteria. This will all be assessed during the medical phase of your application.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

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