u/Top_Body_cultivator

Hi everyone. I'm considering applying to the French Foreign Legion and I'm trying to understand how myopia is handled during the medical examination.

I would appreciate answers from people who have actually gone through Legion recruitment/medical selection.

1. Are candidates with myopia (short-sightedness) accepted?
2. Is there a specific maximum/minimum prescription for myopia?
3. Does the prescription of each eye matter separately, or is the combined/overall vision considered?
4. Are candidates allowed to wear glasses or contact lenses during the selection process?
5. Is corrected vision (with glasses) considered, or does uncorrected vision matter more?
6. Does having astigmatism in addition to myopia affect eligibility?
7. Are there other eye conditions that commonly cause rejection?
8. Is there a difference between mild, moderate, and high myopia regarding acceptance?
9. If someone has good corrected vision but poor unaided distance vision, can they still pass?
10. Are there any other medical requirements I should be aware of before traveling to France for recruitment?

For reference, I don't currently know my exact prescription. I can see clearly at close range but distant objects become increasingly blurry.

Please share personal experience if possible, rather than guesses.

Thanks.