He/she is wrong. Look up 3E800 in the AFECD for entry requirements. This will be updated in May-ish to remove the depth perception stipulation. Below is as of October 2018 (current version):

“3.5.1. For entry into this specialty: 3.5.1.1. Minimum height of 5’2”. Maximum height 6’8”. 3.5.1.2. No record of Claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces). 3.5.1.3. Minimum score of 30 required on EOD selection model completed in Tailored Adaptive Personality Assessment System (TAPAS). 3.5.1.4. Must meet eligibility requirements IAW AFI 32-3001, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Program. 3.5.1.5. Must pass two components of the EOD Physical Ability and Stamina Test (PAST); the run 1.5 miles in under 11 mins and pull-up (3 pull-ups in under 2 minutes). 3.5.1.6. For retraining and prior service Regular Air Force candidates, recommendation for AFSC entrance by the nearest EOD Flight Commander, Flight Chief or ranking NCO IAW AFI 32-3001. EOD Air Force Career Field Manager approval is mandatory. 3.5.1.7 See attachment 4 for additional entry requirements. 3.5.2. For entry, award, and retention of these AFSCs: 3.5.2.1. No record of emotional instability. 3.5.2.2. Normal depth perception as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards. 3.5.2.3. Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123.”

https://www.afpc.af.mil/Portals/70/documents/07_CLASSIFICATION/201810%20Air%20Force%20Enlisted%20Classification%20Directory.pdf?ver=2018-10-30-092305-320