Vision Questions Megathread, Categories, Problems etc.

[old medic]

Or how about, unless your a medical professional, you don't.

Myths about vision and eyeglasses
http://www.agingeye.net/visionbasics/visionmyths.php

...this increase would have happened regardless ..

Glasses and Vision: Some Common Questions
http://www.harvardvanguard.org/locs/services/visual/VSglasses.asp

Are glasses hurting my vision?
No. Usually, if vision is going to change, it will do so whether or not you wear glasses.

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[WT]

Hello.
I've applied to be an infantry officer in the reserves and I've only today found out about the vision requirements for this MOC.
Sadly, my eyes are pretty bad (-5.25 and -5.75).
However, according to my own little research, it seems to get qualified as V3 all you need to be able to read is the big E at the top of the chart without glasses.  Am I right in making that statement?
Now, I'm not quite sure and I'll have to confirm with my optometrist tommorow but I think I remember being able to see the big E?!
Is that even possible with such a severe myopia?

And while I'm not trying to suggest anything here, wouldn't that make it oddly easy to bypass the whole system since 90% of charts have that big E on the top?
Unless the CF use a projector to assess vision, in which case it might be possible to change the top letter and *really* assess vision?
I mean, you could just memorize "E", or sneak a peak at the chart while doing your medical?  Not that I'd do that...just wondering?

 

[MikeL]

Many many vision questions posted before.. please search.

Anyways, I'm -5 an I'm borderline V3/V4 an they gave my V4.


Don't bother trying to cheat, do the test an accept what they give you. If you get V4, theres a lot of other good trades you can still get into.

 

[WT]

Not trying to cheat.
But I can almost swear I remember being able to see that E.  Or maybe it's because I know it's an E and could make it out more clearly...
Regardless, if I get V4 I'll ask to apply as a MED-A since I ultimately want to become a doctor...

But am I right in saying one only needs to be able to see the big E to meet V3 standards?
From my own research 6/60 is 20/200 which is usually the big E on the top of the chart...

Cant wait for my optometrist to open shop tommorow...

 

[Jaxson]

they will test you, if you fail the test they give you at the centre, they will tell you to see an eye doctor and to have him fill out a form, then they will review it, Look at it this way, You could always get lasik if your willing to wait a bit before you re-apply. Just stay positive and make sure you See the E Not just remember it.

 

[kincanucks]

But am I right in saying one only needs to be able to see the big E to meet V3 standards?

Yes it very scientific and if you can stand on one foot and pat your head you can be a sniper.

 

[Jaxson]

But am I right in saying one only needs to be able to see the big E to meet V3 standards?

Yes it very scientific and if you can stand on one foot and pat your head you can be a sniper.

Don't you have to be able to rub your stomach in the opposite direction at the same time too?  ;D I'm sorry but you set that up.

 

[double0three]

I can do that! Does that give me points on my pilot application??   

 

[Chauhan]

However, according to my own little research, it seems to get qualified as V3 all you need to be able to read is the big E at the top of the chart without glasses.  Am I right in making that statement?

You're wrong. I could read about the 3rd line from the top, the top being the "BIG E" and I was given a V4 anyone could read the "BIG E" or just memorize it plus they ask you to read the lines way at the bottom and work your way up to see how good your eyesight is they dont ask you whether you can read the "BIG E". Good luck.

 

[Commitment217]

Well you see I just found out today that my vision was classed V4, and the requirement for infantry was atleast a V3. Now infantry was REALLY the only thing which I wanted to get into, and after finding out that I needed atleast a V3 for infantry, I kinda got devastated. I really wanted to get into the CF reserves infantry, and now I was wondering if anyone knows if they would make some kind of exception for me so I can get into the infantry?

 

[kincanucks]

No

 

[Armymedic]

Just to clarify kincanucks response with a medical point of view...

No.

 

[kincanucks]

Just to clarify kincanucks response with a medical point of view...

No.

Thanks I feel blessed now.  ;D

 

[cater]

"To see what each military occupation requires for vision (and other categories), check here:
--http://www.forces.gc.ca/health/policies/med_standards/pdf/engraph/cfp154_annexEappen12_e.p"

That website is broken for me. How about anyone else.

 

[orange.paint]

And as for colour blindness if you know your not ARGUE at the recruitment center.
I was 17 ,scared and agreed with the medic at the recruitment center in Newfoundland.It really didn't matter in my trade if I was colour blind or not.But my advice is

If you know you can see all the pretty colours of the world tell them they are wrong and redo the test.I recently applied for a trade where I needed to have perfect vision and was denied due to someones "bad day" or "false opinion" at the recruitment center.After 3 appointments at the medical center and arguing that they were wrong (I think I would know if I asked for a green wrench and it was blue ...someone would be laughing).
I then found out the military don't have people on this base to check that so finally I got sent to a civi doctor and imagine that!

I ain't colour blind.
So just because the army says your a 2 instead of a 1,it could be a typo or someones lack of job knowledge.Get checked by civi's.

 

[Armymedic]

"To see what each military occupation requires for vision (and other categories), check here:
--http://www.forces.gc.ca/health/policies/med_standards/pdf/engraph/cfp154_annexEappen12_e.p"

That website is broken for me. How about anyone else.

No...

http://www.forces.gc.ca/health/policies/med_standards/engraph/annex_a_e.asp

 

[new_armoured_trooper]

Hello,

I have just had my medical cleared through CFRC and have been advised that my vision has degraded from V3 to V4, and that i am no longer qualified for my current trade choices, all 3 choices being combat arms. I wanted to inquire if anyone would happen to know what trade choices are available with V4 standard.

I have started to look more at the technical trades, ie Land Weapons Tech, Electronics Optronics tech, etc, and was just hoping for some input if possible. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

[Sig_Des]

This is the exact situation I found myself in when I joined.

Of the trades I was offered, I found that Sigals Operator was the most field oriented available, and I've enjoyed it. But talk to the recruiter, ask for a list of trades available to you, and reasearch each one, even if that comes to coming on here with a list of the trades that interest you.

 

[new_armoured_trooper]

Thank you for the quick reply,

I called the local CFRC and setup an appointment with one of the recruiters for tommorow to go over what my options are at this point. Any further input would be greatly appreciated. If possible i think i might modify my choices to Electronic Optronics tech, Land Weapons Tech, and LCIS tech. Luckily color blindness is not an issue so i can hopefullly qualify for those.

Thank you again

 

[Sig_Des]

I can't speak on the first 2, but I can tell you that as a qualified LCIS you would qualify for a specialist pay bonus, which is a nice bit of mint. Most specialized trades will offer that to you. While they would'nt give you all the fun soldier type things you'd get with cmbt arms, they will give you a meaningful trade, and also great value when leaving the military for a civilian job.

Whatever your choice, best of luck.