This report presents a unique case that illustrates the importance of ocular history and photo documentation of ophthalmologic pathology when waivers are granted. A United States Navy pilot applicant was granted a waiver for a corneal scar of unknown etiology. He chose not to pursue Navy pilot training and reenrolled as a United States Marine Corps pilot applicant. He did not mention the previous waiver or subsequent civilian surgical corneal treatment for Salzmann's nodular degeneration and was diagnosed with gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy. Eventually all information was disclosed, and the diagnosis was changed to postoperative changes from previous Salzmann's nodule removal, which is disqualifying for Marine Corps pilot applicants. Corneal dystrophy and degeneration are disqualifying conditions for military pilot applicants. A detailed history, to include surgical history, must be disclosed by the applicant. Photo documentation and appropriate topographic studies should also be completed and reviewed when waivers for corneal pathology are considered.
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