u/ShelfOnTheWall

Hello All - I am interested in joining the force but I am nervous about the vision requirement. How lenient are they when giving the test?

I do not want to put other officers in danger or waste time applying if will not pass the vision test.

I have an eye issue that leaves one of eyes at 20/100 or 20/200 (uncorrected) if I squint on a good day. The former just meets the requirement.

If I wear scleral contacts, I am 20/20 and 20/25 in both eyes.

These lenses are more comfortable to wear than regular soft lenses. They also stay in place better than normal lenses.

In the meantime, I am looking at other agencies with more lenient uncorrected vision requirements.