Eyesight Requirement

[BPress]

Would you be able to pass the eyesight portion of the medical if your eyesight problem is corrected with glasses, contacts, surgery? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[not5150]

Depends on the department...

Some don't care, as long as it is correctable.

Others say that you can have up to 20/100, as long as you can correct to 20/20.

My eyesight was pretty bad when I started applying (20/200), so that did affect the departments I sent apps to.

[valycop]

Would you be able to pass the eyesight portion of the medical if your eyesight problem is corrected with glasses, contacts, surgery? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I agree with Not5150 it depends on the agency. Best thing to do is contact the agencies you're interested in and ask if they accept people who wear glasses. I have found that most agencies do; it's great to start out with 20/20 vision, but what happens down the road? If an older veterean officer (like me) needs glasses (see photo) is the agency going to pay for lasic surgery? Give them a call. Good Luck!

[kamikazejoshua]

For the department I applied to the requirement was no worse than 20/100 uncorrected and mine is like 20/200 or so. I ended getting lasik surgery done. Best investment I've ever made. The price isnt too bad where I got it done, in Canada. Prices range from 390 to 690$ per eye. I see wonderfully now too.

[BPress]

But what about if you didn't pass their depth perception? My eyesight is 20/20 but I did poorly on the depth perception test. Again, any input would be appreciated.

[wacodep]

For the department I applied to the requirement was no worse than 20/100 uncorrected and mine is like 20/200 or so. I ended getting lasik surgery done. Best investment I've ever made. The price isnt too bad where I got it done, in Canada. Prices range from 390 to 690$ per eye. I see wonderfully now too.

Some departments require a specific period of time between lasik/laser-type eye surgery and hire, also.

Side note: Post #69 ... hehehe ... He said, "69!"

[LEOWannabe]

Eye sight is one of my main concerns when applying for a career in law enforcement. Mine is pretty bad, like 20/200 or something. Thats why i'm leaning towards federal instead of local law enforcement, they tend to have lower standards when it comes to eyesight.

[wacodep]

Eye sight is one of my main concerns when applying for a career in law enforcement. Mine is pretty bad, like 20/200 or something. Thats why i'm leaning towards federal instead of local law enforcement, they tend to have lower standards when it comes to eyesight.

Perhaps you're confusing the fact that they OVERLOOK things on a more regular basis .... (J/K)

[GMANN]

Nassau County Civil Service Will Not Give This Info Out. Does Any Body No What The Req. Are? Thank You

[not5150]

Nassau County Civil Service Will Not Give This Info Out. Does Any Body No What The Req. Are? Thank You

???? I find it hard to believe that they would NOT give out this info. Are you trying hard enough to find it?

It should be on the job announcement. Or you can probably call the station.

[GMANN]

I Just Went To Nassau County Civil Service Today To Speak To Them ,they Told Me They Cant Give This Info Before I Am Offered A Conditional Employment. They Said They Cant Give Any Medical Requirments Out Early Because Of Ada(disability Act). I Had Told Them Many Other Civil Service Depts. Are Giving This Info Out. There Reply Was Inturpetation Of The Law.

[decuervo]

For the department I applied to the requirement was no worse than 20/100 uncorrected and mine is like 20/200 or so. I ended getting lasik surgery done. Best investment I've ever made. The price isnt too bad where I got it done, in Canada. Prices range from 390 to 690$ per eye. I see wonderfully now too.

NO WAY! I think I was robbed, I payed $1500 an eye. I have 20/15 vision now (from 20/200) but still!

[martin77j]

I was just priced 2900 per eye yesterday. WOW....... :eek:

[Bigmac7701]

When a Laser is coming at your eye I think it's better to find the most expensive place not the least expensive place...Canada is $690 per eye because it's Canada, everything there is cheaper.

[paul56]

Gman, what list # r they up to on nassau countys PD test?