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Vision readiness in Operation Restore Hope.

Robert S Buckingham1, Kenneth Whitwell, Lee Cornforth

  • 1U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5422, USA.

Military Medicine
|July 20, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Military vision readiness is crucial for mission success. A study found over 35% of deploying personnel lacked proper eyewear, highlighting a need for improved vision screening processes before deployment.

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Area of Science:

  • Military Medicine
  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Vision readiness, encompassing optical and visual acuity, is critical for military operational effectiveness.
  • Previous assessments of vision readiness among deploying forces have indicated potential gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the vision readiness of personnel deploying for Operation Restore Hope.
  • To identify the prevalence of optical and visual readiness deficits in a large military cohort.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study was conducted at Fort Benning, Georgia, screening 10,063 personnel.
  • Data collected included optical readiness (corrective eyewear) and visual readiness (job-required visual acuity).

Main Results:

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  • 35.3% of personnel were not optically ready, and 4.0% were not visually ready for deployment.
  • Significant differences in optical and visual readiness were observed between active duty and reserve components.

Conclusions:

  • The current vision readiness process is insufficient for ensuring all personnel are deployment-ready.
  • Enhanced pre-deployment vision screening and increased involvement from optometry, commanders, and service members are necessary.