mattince
8th Feb 2001, 17:57
I failed my Class 1 last August because I'm long-sighted - just. You have to be within +3.0 and I was in one eye but +3.5 in the other! Completely unfair as I DO NOT even need glasses!! Totally devastated as you can imagine!
I believe short-sighted people (within reason) were allowed to wear glasses or have corrective techniques. I gather that the difference is that long-sighted people are not allowed any corrective techniques. It's like laser treatment - allowed if to correct short-sightedness but not allowed if to correct long-sightedness!
I am living with hope though that this will all change this year. I have a contact in the industry who found out for me that the saftey committee hope to change the rules around October this year. Also, I got a letter through last week, from the medical department to let me know they are hopeful of a change but cannot let me know when exactly.
Just wanted to let anywone else in the same position know this news. Anyone else heard anything or have any further thoughts?
Thanks.
I believe short-sighted people (within reason) were allowed to wear glasses or have corrective techniques. I gather that the difference is that long-sighted people are not allowed any corrective techniques. It's like laser treatment - allowed if to correct short-sightedness but not allowed if to correct long-sightedness!
I am living with hope though that this will all change this year. I have a contact in the industry who found out for me that the saftey committee hope to change the rules around October this year. Also, I got a letter through last week, from the medical department to let me know they are hopeful of a change but cannot let me know when exactly.
Just wanted to let anywone else in the same position know this news. Anyone else heard anything or have any further thoughts?
Thanks.