Eyesight requirements

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Hi. My eyesight, corrected (with contact lenses/spectacles), is almost perfect, but uncorrected terrible! I'm interested in either the HR Specialist role in SPS or the Armourer role in the REME. I've done my research and seen the 'PAP10' document online, etc. Could my poor sight limit me for either of these roles (for confirmation, it's 'just' shortsightedness - nothing else e.g. squint, etc)

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Ryan X. asked during the live chat Discover different roles in the Army to British Army

Category: Medical

Date asked: Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Last reviewed: Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Ryan X.

It's for a position in the Reserves

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Georgina Z.

Marketing Manager

Hi we can't answer specific medical questions unfortunately. If you look at the medical section of the Army Jobs website, it will give you more information. My best advice would eb to apply and have a medical examination to determine whther you meet the minimum reqirements.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Kieran U.

HR Specialist Cpl

Hi Ryan. You get a medical during assessment. My uncorrected eyesight was v poor when I joined (had laser surgery since). I wore contact lenses/glasses and has no issues.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Ryan X.

Thanks

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Ryan X.

Thanks Kieran. That was just about to be my next question....can you wear your lenses whilst serving?

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Ryan X.

...training in the weekday evenings, at weekends and on annual camp?

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Ryan X.

I much prefer wearing lenses than spectacles!

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Kieran U.

HR Specialist Cpl

Yeah you definitely can

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Kieran U.

HR Specialist Cpl

I wore daily disposables though, much less stress if you lose them

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

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