Division 1.2

Vision

The following requirements as regards vision must be complied with:

• aided or unaided distance visual acuity: 1,0; minimum of 0,5 for the worse eye,

• maximum corrective lenses: hypermetropia + 5/myopia -8. Derogations are authorised in exceptional cases and after having obtained the opinion of an eye specialist. The medical doctor then takes the decision,

• near and intermediate vision: sufficient, whether aided or unaided,

• contact lenses and glasses are authorised when periodically checked by a specialist,

• normal colour vision: use of a recognised test, such as Ishihara, as well as another recognised test if required,

• field of vision: full,

• F1vision for both eyes: effective,

• binocular vision: effective,

• recognition of colour signals: the test shall be based on recognition of single colours and not on relative differences,

• sensitivity to contrasts: good,

• no progressive eye diseases,

• lens implants, keratotomies and keratectomies are allowed only on condition that they are checked on a yearly basis or at intervals set by the medical doctor,

• ability to withstand dazzle,

• coloured contact lenses and photochromatic lenses are not allowed. UV filter lenses are allowed.