Lear70,
Thanks for the input. I had my half-Japanese wife attempt to translate the vision requirements on the Japanese medical standards link. It appears that it is an either/or deal, although some info may be lost in translation.
Basically, for nearsightedness, it says:
Either uncorrected in each eye at 0.7, or with both eyes at 1.0. (I believe this standard for measuring is common in Asia, perhaps even Europe, with 20/20 being 0.5, so this is probably equal to approx 20/80).
Or, corrected with prescription/concavity not greater than -8.0 diopters.
I'll ask the recriuter if I get called. I don't have the time to apply for command, so I'll still try for FO. I'm sure you have good reasons for your decision to not head over. Best wishes.
Thanks to all.
--Jepp