PMedMoe said:I have no idea.
cf . said:Where would -5 land in the V1 - V5 categories?
MMSS said:I am not an expert however I believe this would be considered very poor. I had -6.25 in each eye and was completely disqualified for all service. One month ago however I had LASIK surgery after which I have been tested at 20/20 uncorrected vision. I strongly recommend it.
cf . said:Don't your eyes have to have a stable prescription, which occurs around the mid twenties? I'm under 18 and I was planning on joining the forces as an armoured soldier after I graduated high school.
cf . said:Do armoured soldiers require a keen eyesight? This is the trade I'm most interested in, and I have terrible eyesight (-5 on left, -4.5 on right).
Would this disqualify me as an armoured soldier candidate?
Jim Seggie said:From what I've seen of the Armored world, keen eyesight isn't one of the requirements!! Joking!!!!!!!! ;D
cf . said:Don't your eyes have to have a stable prescription, which occurs around the mid twenties? I'm under 18 and I was planning on joining the forces as an armoured soldier after I graduated high school.
MMSS said:This is true. It's always interesting to see how the situation can change when relevant details are omitted. It's possible that you may have to put your plans on hold for a few years.
cf . said:Wow, eyesight is a turd in a punch bowl. Hopefully, the recruiter will be lenient and allow me to join the forces as an armoured soldier.
George Wallace said:The Recruiter will not be lenient. The Recruiter will follow the instructions and if you do not meet the Medical Standards to get into the CF, you will not.
cf . said:I'm more than willing to have laser eye surgery to allow me to participate in the forces as armoured.
Until my eyes stabilize, what do you recommend I do? University?
And would my terrible eyesight disqualify me from becoming armoured soldier in the reserves? Or would this apply for the regular forces only?
And if you're determined to go to Gagetown, Petawawa, or Wainwright as a single guy, you may not want perfect vision.Globemaster said:.... but there are still other trades available