Mobilization in Ukraine: which eye and spine diseases exempt from conscription.

Ukrainian legislation provides that not all citizens are obliged to serve in the military. Certain diseases of the organs of vision and spine are grounds for exemption from conscription. Let's take a look at a detailed list of medical conditions that exclude conscription into military service.

According to information referencing the Law of Ukraine 'On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization' and new norms from the Ministry of Defense regarding military medical examination, there is a clear list of diseases for which citizens are recognized as unfit for service.

Among the eye diseases that exclude conscription are the following:

• Serious defects of the eyelids, orbit, and conjunctiva, accompanied by visual or motor function impairments in both eyes
• Acute diseases of all parts of the eye and its accessory apparatus, usually accompanied by frequent exacerbations or progressive deterioration of visual functions
• Retinal detachment and rupture of any origin in both eyes
• Severe glaucoma affecting both eyes
• Permanent paralysis of the eye muscle with double vision
• Myopia or hyperopia of any eye meridian over 12.0 diopters
• Astigmatism of any kind with a difference in refraction in the two main meridians exceeding 6.0 diopters
• Visual acuity of one eye below 0.1 or blindness
• Blindness of one or both eyes and absence of one or both eyeballs

Spine and back diseases that exclude conscription include:

• Kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis, and osteochondrosis of the spine
• Spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, and damage to intervertebral discs
• Spinal injuries, spinal cord injuries, blood vessel injuries, and nerve plexus injuries
• Fractures of the spine at any level
• Fracture of the vertebra, vertebral arch, vertebral processes
• Dislocation, subluxation of the spine, and rupture of intervertebral discs
• Progressive tuberculosis of the spine, bones, and joints
• Deformational spondylosis and intervertebral osteochondrosis with functional instability
• Fixed deformation of the spine of grade IV affecting the shape of the thoracic cage

It is also important to note that during martial law, restrictions apply to men aged 18-25 who have disabilities, deferments for family circumstances, or due to study. Persons with severe forms of arthritis affecting the musculoskeletal system are also recognized as unfit for military service.