Vision Questions Megathread, Categories, Problems etc.

[Loachman]

if you are looking to get into a Reserve unit (Combat) it is unlikely that you would be accepted, not impossible because I've seen combat specialists with glasses.

If you do not know, please do not attempt offer advice. Guessing helps nobody, including the guesser.

The topics have now been merged.

 

[suneek]

Hi all,

I am considering to apply to RCAF for a pilot position. My vision is 6/6 (uncorrected), if not slightly better, and everything else checks out good. Except a slight muscle imbalance in one eye at a distance only 6 inches away.

I am wondering if I will still meet the standards for a pilot position and/or there are any limitations due to the imbalance in terms of aircraft allowed to fly etc. Any information will be helpful.


Thank you in advance 

 

[suneek]

 

 

[PuckChaser]

Apply and find out. Bumping this won't help, because only the recruiting center doctors/aircrew medical pers will be able to answer.

 

[kelsia]

Hello,

After the medical examination, I have been redirected to go see an optometrist for further testing and I got the following result.

Uncorrected Vision              Corrected vision
Right 6/120                        Right 6/6
Left 6/60                          Left 6/6

I know that my right eye would fall under V4 for uncorrected vision. But when they categorize me, do they look at corrected vision too? I was confused by the chart posted here.

Thanks for help!

 

[cemalyukselir]

I have a medical Examination on the 22nd of September. I applied for Reserves infantry. I passed my physical ,so now the wait is for Medical and Interview. What I would like to know is , my left eye sees 20% I basically can't read far but I can see alright. Right eye is perfectly fine. I was wondering if this would cause any problems for me and stop me from being enrolled. Strange thing is my medical and interview are on the same day. So if you guys can provide me with the best information you have I'll be pleased.

 

[jaysfan17]

This was very helpful for me.


http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/about-policies-standards-medical-occupations/cf-visual-acuity-testing-instructions.page

https://www.google.ca/search?q=visual+acuity+chart+6/6%3D+20/20&hl=en-GB&rlz=1T4GGNI_enCA518CA518&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIyfPxp_egxwIVBZyACh3BBQAg&biw=1301&bih=583#imgrc=PvwLHvhXi09H-M%3A

I hope everything goes well.

 

[George Wallace]

This topic is locked.

We have 29 pages on the subject.  READ them.

 

[Eric Wang]

My eyesight is pretty bad left -4.75 right -3.75. I want to join the navy, but worried about my eyesight. I know medics will rate your vision with V1-V5. I know V1 means perfect vision, and V5 is terrible, so lets say If I can't see anything with glasses even the big E, when I put my glasses on I can see most of the letter, but struggle to see some small letters which means my vision has gotten worse. Does this mean I fail? or the army medic will help me correct the vision with new glasses

 

[LightFighter]

I'm not sure what you mean by having a Army Medic help you with new glasses, are you asking if they will give you new glasses?  The Canadian Forces will not give you glasses during the recruiting process. If you need new glasses, you will need to do that with your own money/insurance.

 

[mariomike]

I know medics will rate your vision with V1-V5. I know V1 means perfect vision, and V5 is terrible, so lets say If I can't see anything with glasses even the big E, when I put my glasses on I can see most of the letter, but struggle to see some small letters which means my vision has gotten worse. Does this mean I fail?

You may find this discussion helpful,
Vision Questions Megathread, Categories, Problems etc.
29 pages.

As always, best to contact Recruiting.

 

[Loachman]

Merged.

Thanks again, mariomike.

 

[cemalyukselir]

Okay. I just have few questions but before I ask them I want to explain my situation here. So that everyone has a good idea. I did my medical for Reserves Infantry after having to get the Visual acuity form done, Medical Sgt said he made me fit for the armed forces but not any of the combat trades. Reason being , my left eye sees 20% I can see but I can't read far and it just looks blurry when I look at a far distance. My right eye is perfectly fine  sees very good actually. As I was looking through the standards the Trade "Boatswain"(BoSN) was my only choice that was left after everything. The score from all the steps made me only suitable for that trade. But this being said I'm not a sea person. The standard says V3 is good for infantry but yet I'm being told combat trades are out for me .

 

[mariomike]

This may help,

Vision Questions Megathread, Categories, Problems etc.
http://army.ca/forums/threads/432.0

See also,

Question Regarding Vision 
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/120151/post-1382269.html#msg1382269


As always, best to contact Recruiting.

 

[godspeedinfinity]

I'm sorry if this annoys the hell out of people, didn't want to bump an older post but really don't want to create a new one. I was just checking out the ranges for V1, V2, V3, etc. and I noticed that V3, which is the minimum for combat trades, requires 6/60 (20/200) vision.

Now, on a Snellen chart, the "Big E" at the top is considered 20/200. Does this mean, that for the combat arms, you only need to be able to see the E on a Snellen? It just seems really easy to me. I know that the only people who can give a definitive answer are the ones who administer the acuity test, but I am certain that someone has a better idea than I do.

I've checked out the old megathread and anything else I could find but haven't gotten an answer. My vision in my left eye is pretty treacherous and I have been stressing that it is too poor for the infantry. However, I am very confident that it is good enough to at least read the E on a Snellen... Probably the first 3 rows.

Anyways, sorry. I'm awful at navigating the site and am posting this after debating whether or not to do it for a while. Really worried I have wasted months of signing up and doing all the tests only to fail the final one  :crybaby:

Thank in advance, and sorry for having to post this.

 

[mariomike]

For future reference, perhaps this discussion will be merged with,

Vision Questions Megathread, Categories, Problems etc.
http://army.ca/forums/threads/432.0
29 pages.

See also,

Question Regarding Vision 
http://milnet.ca/forums/threads/120151/post-1382269.html#msg1382269

Instructions for Testing Visual Acuity
http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/about-policies-standards-medical-occupations/cf-visual-acuity-testing-instructions.page

 

[uiop]

I want to become enter the artillery or infantry trade, but my eyesight is -2.25 and -3.25. Am I eligible for combat trades?

 

[Deleted member 89807]

as a combat engineer, after the initial medical, will my hearing and vision be tested again throughout my career?

 

[dapaterson]

Yes.  Every 5 years (under 40) and every 2 years (40 and above) you will undergo a comprehensive medical.

 

[PMedMoe]

Yep. Any time you have a PHE (periodic health exam) and other times if medically necessary.