Visual Acuity

[cathtaylor]

I went to the FAQ and found info concerning visual requirements for application to the CF. Apparantly, one is rated on V1 - V5 meaning V1 (Pilot) and V5 (almost blind) and V3 acceptable. Does anyone know what exactly constitutes a visual acuity of three? Thanks

 

[CrazyCanuck]

I am interested in this also.

I just dropped of my application for the Reserves, and my eyesight is pretty bad w/o glasses. If I have any touble, Ill tell you.

Also, does anyone what types of colour deficiency can cause problems? And with what MOCs?

 

[Michael OLeary]

Try these references:
CFAO 34-30 -- MEDICAL STANDARDS FOR THE CANADIAN FORCES

Medical Standards (CFP 154)

CFP 154 - Chapters:

Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Assessing Medical Fitness
Chapter 3 - The Medical Category System
Chapter 4 - Dental Enrolment Standards and Dental Condition on Enrolment

CFP 154 - Annexes:
Annex A - Instruction for Testing Visual Acuity
Annex B - Instruction for Testing Colour Vision
Annex C - Table of Hearing Standards
Annex D - MOC Task Statements
Annex E - Minimum Medical Standards for Officers/Non-Commissioned
Annex F - Companion Documents to CFP 154
Annex G - Selected Medical Conditions With Employment Limitation
Annex H - Guide for the Completion of Form CF 2033 - Record of Medical

 

[cathtaylor]

Thank you very much, that was very informative.

 

[corporal-cam]

Originally posted by Michael OLeary:
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Medical Standards (CFP 154)
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Thanks so much, I had the first site but I couldn‘t find the second one so I was thinking "v3 what‘s that?!" Thanks.