Eye Test Failure

[aseemrastogi2]

Hi All,

My friend has 6/36 vision in one eye and 6/60 in the other. She has had previous eye surgeries and now has cataract in one eye which needs to be removed to correct the 6/36 vision to that expected by IRCC (6/18).

In this case, would she fail medical if she doesn’t do the surgery immediately? Her current condition isn’t stopping her from doing her day to day activities like her job etc. where she needs to look at the computer screen.

I am asking this since I haven’t yet read about people failing medical due to their eye condition.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[navinball]

As long as they are not close to blind, it won't matter. I had some trouble identifying the letters and the doc just said I needed glasses but it didn't affect my medicals. I don't wear glasses even now.

 

[aseemrastogi2]

Thanks @navinball. That really helps. From what I have read, in Canada 6/60 is considered legally blind. But since 6/36 isn’t legally blind, I hope it is fine. And I remember the doctor saying that at least in one eye the vision should be fine.

If you don’t mind, could you let me know what was the vision reading for you.

 

[aseemrastogi2]

@navinball Could you also advise if surgery is needed ? Or if required, Canada would ask for it?

 

[navinball]

I'm not sure what my vision was. Distant objects are a bit blurry. Doesn't affect day to day. They will will do an eye test and determine if it's a problem. It's pretty rare to get medical furtherance for vision. I haven't seen any cases.