RCMP & Police Eye Exams in South Surrey & Kelowna

RCMP Vision Standards & Requirements

The RCMP requires applicants to meet specific thresholds across four areas of vision, plus a clean ocular health assessment.

Corrected Visual Acuity

With glasses or contact lenses, applicants must demonstrate visual acuity of at least 6/6 (20/20) in one eye and 6/9 (20/30) in the other.

Uncorrected Visual Acuity

Without glasses or contact lenses, applicants must demonstrate at least 6/18 (20/60) in each eye, or 6/12 (20/40) in one eye and 6/30 (20/100) in the other. This standard exists to ensure officers can function in the event of lost or damaged corrective lenses while on duty.

Field of Vision

Binocular field of vision must measure at least 150 degrees continuous along the horizontal meridian and 70 degrees in the vertical and oblique directions, centred on the fixation point.

Depth Perception

Normal stereo vision is required. Stereo acuity must be 100 seconds of arc or less on the TITMUS Test or an equivalent measure.

Colour Vision

Testing uses standardized Ishihara pseudo-isochromatic plates. At least 17 of 21 patterns must be correctly identified. Applicants who do not pass Ishihara may be reassessed with the Farnsworth D-15 test.

Ocular Health

Applicants must be free from ocular diseases that could impair visual performance during duty.

Vision Examination Forms for BC Police Services

Download the official form for the service you’re applying to. We recommend bringing it pre-filled with your applicant information to save time at your appointment.