SSB Interview Do you have it in you?
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 force to force like for a fighter pilot there would be no compromise in case of eye defects.
For a candidate to be declared fit he/she must possess eyesight within the permissible limit and also there should be no Night Blindness, Squint or Colour blindness.
Visual Standards for IAF
If there is a strong family history of Myopia, particularly if it is established that the visual Defect is recent, if physical growth is still expected, or if the fundus appearance is suggestive of progressive Myopia, even if the visual acuity is within the limit prescribed, the candidate should be declared unfit.
Radial Keratotomy, Photo Refractive Keratotomy / Laser in Situ Keratomileusis (PRK/LASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errors are not permitted for any air force Duties. Corneal Topography may be done in suspected cases. Candidates having undergone cataract surgery With or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit.
IAF has different visual standards for different branches. Check below the eyesight limits for different branches of IAF.
F (P)
Maximum limits of refractive Hypermetropia: + 2.0D Sph Manifest Myopia: Nil Retinoscopic myopia: – 0.5 in any meridian permitted Astigmatism: + 0.75D Cyl (within + 2.0 D – Max)
Visual acuity errors 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for Hypermetropia
Aircrew other than F(P)
Maximum limits of refractive Hypermetropia: +3.5D Sph Myopia:- 2.0D Sph Astigmatism: + 0.75D Cyl
Visual acuity errors 6/24 in one eye and 6/36 in other, correctable to 6/6 and 6/9
ATC
Maximum limits of refractive Hypermetropia: + 2.0D Sph Myopia: – 0.5D Sph Astigmatism: + 0.5D Cyl
Visual acuity errors A minimum to 6/9 in each eye correctable to 6/6 in each eye. Wearing of glasses will be compulsory when visual acuity is below 6/6
Fighter Controller
Maximum limits of refractive Hypermetropia:+ 3.0D Sph Myopia: -2.0D Sph Astigmatism: + 1.50D Cyl
Visual acuity errors A minimum to 6/36 in each eye. Correctable to 6/6 in each eye wearing of glasses will be compulsory when binocular acuity is below 6/6
AE(M) / AE(L)
Maximum limits of refractive Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: + 2.50 D Cyl
Visual acuity errors Corrected visual Acuity should be 6/9 in each eye. Wearing of Glasses will be Compulsory when Advised
Meteorology
Maximum limits of refractive Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: + 2.50 D Cyl
Visual acuity errors Corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of Glasses will be compulsory.
Administration/Accounts/Logistic
Maximum limits of refractive Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: + 2.50 D Cyl
Medical/Dental
Maximum limits of refractive Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -5.50 D Sph Astigmatism: + 2.50 D Cyl
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Does hydrocele make a problem in ssb medical
Yes, it is a problem but each case differs and only the doctors can tell you specifically about one’s individual case.
Is hidden squint will be a defect while screening, if i concentrate my eyesights are normal
for inidan army does lasik allowed ?
sir my eye power is -1.5 in each eye.am i elegible for IFA flying branch?
It will depend on your individual case and the same will be checked by the medical board. However, with -1.5 you could be considered for Transport Aircrafts but there are certain LASIK conditions that one needs to fulfil. So kindly check directly with any ex-medical officer regarding this.
My eye power is -2.0 D . Am I eligible for nda