Police Eyesight Requirements

The eyesight criteria for police recruitment in various countries can differ, and specific requirements may vary between different police forces or departments. I can provide you with a general overview of the eyesight criteria that are often considered in police recruitment:

1. Visual Acuity: Candidates are typically required to have good visual acuity for distant vision. The minimum acceptable visual acuity is usually 6/6 or 20/20 in the better eye and 6/9 or 20/30 in the worse eye. This ensures that candidates have clear and sharp vision.
2. Refractive Errors: Candidates are generally expected to have refractive errors, such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), or astigmatism, within certain limits. The specific limits may vary, but common limits can include:
   • Myopia (including cylinder): -4.00 D (including cylinder)
   • Hypermetropia (including cylinder): +4.00 D (including cylinder)
   • Manifest astigmatism: ±2.00 D
3. Color Blindness: Candidates are typically assessed for color vision to ensure that they do not have congenital color blindness. The ability to distinguish and recognize colors accurately is crucial for various aspects of police work.
4. Binocular Vision and Squint: Having binocular vision, which allows for depth perception, is generally required. The absence of binocular vision or the presence of a squint (strabismus) may affect depth perception and could be considered a disqualifying factor.

It’s important to note that these criteria are general guidelines and may vary depending on the specific police force or department. It is recommended to refer to the official recruitment notifications or contact the relevant authorities for accurate and up-to-date information on the eyesight criteria for police recruitment in your country or specific region.