Sniper Eyesight

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I have been considering joining the Infantry for many years now and going career as a sniper. The problem is, I have a defect in my left eyes which causes things to the left of the center of the vision in that eye, to disappear. That may seem confusing to you, but let me put it into perspective. If I were looking at the bridge of your nose from about 10 metres away, your right eye, doesn't exist. Is this a problem?

-- (toiup@yahoo.com), January 19, 2004

Answers

I have to say that in days of old...before my time...you would never make it, but my brother, who is a Major in the Army, has pointed out that one of their "World Champion Shooters" wears glasses for nearsightedness and can hit "unaided" (no scope) to 1000 yards. Now, being retired SWAT and shooting with some of this countries finest Snipers.....I found that hard to believe, but if it's hope you are looking for....there it is. But because I must assume that you lose depth perception at 10 meters, there is no way you'd make a "consistent" sniper. Being good....being able to hit at even 1500 yards is something anyone can do with all of the right things happening. Being consistent...different story. Me, personally, I am consistent to about 800 to 1000 yards. I know very few who are consistent to 1500 yards. Those are the guys you never see in competitions....because they are the same guys doing black ops. Consistency is key...remember "One shot, One kill". Good luck!

-- Mr 1719 (cellmate_1719@msn.com), April 27, 2004.

Well, I am going purely off things I have heard here, but I would assume that so long as you have one good eye, and are able to effectively weild the rifle on that shoulder, you would be okay since scopes are often used with only one eye. However in many manuals it says only the healthiest people are chosen to be snipers because it is so intensive. I reccommend contacting your local military office and asking them.

-- Richard Burris (teslafreak@hotmail.com), March 01, 2004.

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