Medical

Visual Standards for Technical Branch of IAF

Following are the Visual Standards prescribed by Indian Air Force for Technical Branch. Maximum Limits of Refractive Error Visual Acuity Errors Colour Vision Hypermetropia: +3.5 D Sph Corrected visual acuity should be 6/9 in each eye. Wearing of glasses will be compulsory when advised CP-II Myopia: – 3.50 D Sph …

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Height and Weight for US Air Force Academy

Height and Weight are an important parameter which is examined in Medical Exam for admission into the United States Air Force Academy (USAF Academy). Candidate must possess the acceptable limit of prescribed Height and Weight for that particular age group. Your standing height for US Air Force must be between …

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Eyesight

Eyes are one of the important organs in our body. Eyes are almost the most important part of our lives; even you are able to read this page because of your eyes. So proper vision standard is the utmost requirement of India Defence forces. Maximum permissible vision defects differ from …

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Carrying Angle – Elbow

Elbow Joint is a synovial hinge joint which connects upper arm and forearm allowing movement of the hand towards and away from the body which is essential for our daily life activities. Excessive carrying angle of the elbow is scientifically known as Cubitus valgus. In Defence forces firing target is …

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Squint Eye

Squint Eye also known as crossed-eye and Scientifically known as Strabismus, is a condition of the human eye in which both the eyes are not properly aligned with respect to each other. It prevents the eyes from focusing on the same point in space. Strabismus may affect depth perception i.e. …

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Sweaty Palms

Sweaty Palms also known as Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which body experiences an increased sweating or perspiration which is more than what is required for regulation of body temperature. Hyperhidrosis can affect the whole body or some specific parts like Feet, Hands, Armpits, and the groin. These parts are …

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Height and Weight Chart

Height and Weight are an important parameter which is examined in Medical Exam at the Service Selection Boards. Candidate must possess the minimum acceptable limit of prescribed Height and Weight for that particular age group. You can measure your height through any ruler and for measuring the weight one can …

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Flat Feet

Flat Feet also known as Flat Foot or pes planus or fallen arches is a term used to describe the condition of the foot in which the arch of the foot collapses, the sole of the foot is complete or almost completely in contact with the ground surface. It is …

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