Read the eye chart on the wall. That's what they wanted Mike Jernigan to do.

He could've blasted back with some cutting remark. Maybe even complained to a supervisor. But when someone at a hospital is trying to help you, and you're a Marine, you give it your best shot.

So if he was supposed to read the eye chart, as the technician had asked without even looking up, that's what he would do.

After an awkward silence, Mike began:

"I-A-M-B-L-I-N-D."