Following are the minimum standards required by certain common professions. You can call into our branches in Blanchardstown or Rathmines to carry out the required vision tests and get certification. We have the latest technology to carry out eye tests and complete sight examinations at our branches. Our opticians and optometrists are highly qualified and experienced. We can prescribe corrections which are allowed by your profession, be it glasses or contact lenses, or even recommend protective measures such as safety glasses.
AVIATION
The minimum visual standards required by the Aviation Authorities are as follows :-
PILOTS / AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
| Uncorrected Vision : | No set standard |
| Corrected Vision : | 6/9 in each eye and 6/6 with both eyes together |
| Colour Vision : | Normal Full Colour Vision |
| Muscle Balance: | Normal Muscle Balance |
| Visual Fields : | Full Visual Fields required |
| Refractive Surgery : | Laser surgery to correct visual defects is NOT recommended |
| Bifocals : | Forbidden |
| Contact Lenses : | Gas Permeable Contact Lenses are recommended if vision is stable |
| Near Vision : | Pilots should be able to read N14 with each eye at 1 metre and N5 at 30 to 50cm |
CABIN CREW
Cabin crew need only reach 6/24 in each eye unaided. Spectacles or contact lenses may be worn – Gas Permeable for preference.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROAD & RAIL
BUS DRIVER, ROAD FREIGHT DRIVER, APPRENTICES & SIGNALERS
| Uncorrected Vision : | 6/9 |
| Corrected Vision : | 6/6 in each eye |
| Colour Vision : | Full Normal Colour Vision |
| Muscle Balance : | N/A |
| Visual Fields : | N/A |
| Refractive Surgery : | N/A |
| Bifocals : | N/A |
| Contact Lenses : | N/A |
| Near Vision : | N/A |
TRAIN DRIVERS
As above but unaided vision should be 6/6
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE (ROI)
APPRENTICES
| Uncorrected Vision : | 6/36 |
| Corrected Vision : | 6/6 in one 6/9 in the other |
| Colour Vision : | Full Normal Colour Vision |
| Muscle Balance : | Normal |
| Visual Fields : | N/A |
| Refractive Surgery : | N/A |
| Bifocals : | N/A |
| Contact Lenses : | N/A |
| Near Vision : | N/A |
ARMY CADETS
| Uncorrected Vision : | 6/18 |
| Corrected Vision : | 6/6 in one 6/9 in the other |
| Colour Vision : | Full Normal Colour Vision |
| Muscle Balance : | Normal |
| Visual Fields : | N/A |
| Refractive Surgery : | N/A |
| Bifocals : | N/A |
| Contact Lenses : | N/A |
| Near Vision : | N/A |
AIR CORPS CADETS
| Uncorrected Vision : | 6/9 |
| Corrected Vision : | 6/6 in one 6/9 in the other |
| Colour Vision : | Full Normal Colour Vision |
| Muscle Balance : | Normal |
| Visual Fields : | N/A |
| Refractive Surgery : | N/A |
| Bifocals : | N/A |
| Contact Lenses : | N/A |
| Near Vision : | N/A |
DEPARTMENT OF THE MARINE
| Uncorrected Vision | 6/12 in the better eye |
| Corrected Vision | 6/9 and 6/6 |
| Colour Vision | Full Colour Vision is Essential |
GARDA
| Uncorrected Vision | 6/24 and 6/12 |
| Corrected Vision | Normal |
| Visual Fields | Normal |
