There are a number of activities and occupations that require participants to have particular standards of vision. The requirements vary between occupations or activities, and are subject to review or may change from time to time. The tests used and required may also vary dependent on the condition, and in accordance with emerging technologies, techniques and practices. For these reasons, it is impractical to provide comprehensive details on the visual standards for all occupations on a regularly updated basis. The exception is driving standards. For more information, follow the link at left, or download a copy of the Assessing Fitness to Drive booklet.

Optometrists and members of the general public commonly ask us for advice on the standards required to hold driver’s licenses for commercial or private vehicles in Victoria. We have included some information, based on some frequently asked questions about the standards themselves, as well as reporting requirements and considerations for both optometrists and patients.

On the left, you will find links to sites that can provide you with contact details or general information about the visual standards for some other key occupations and activities about which we are asked from time to time. We suggest that you use the links as a guide, and for further information, follow up with the organisation in question. Many of the organisations, such as Victoria Police, have specialist medical units who may be able to assist with advice on standards. Others, such as the Australian Defence Force, have complex requirements best discussed on a case by case basis.

There are a number of activities and occupations that require participants to have particular standards of vision. The requirements vary between occupations or activities, and are subject to review or may change from time to time. The tests used and required may also vary dependent on the condition, and in accordance with emerging technologies, techniques and practices. For these reasons, it is impractical to provide comprehensive details on the visual standards for all occupations on a regularly updated basis. The exception is driving standards. For more information, follow the link at left, or download a copy of the Assessing Fitness to Drive booklet.

Optometrists and members of the general public commonly ask us for advice on the standards required to hold driver’s licenses for commercial or private vehicles in Victoria. We have included some information, based on some frequently asked questions about the standards themselves, as well as reporting requirements and considerations for both optometrists and patients.

On the left, you will find links to sites that can provide you with contact details or general information about the visual standards for some other key occupations and activities about which we are asked from time to time. We suggest that you use the links as a guide, and for further information, follow up with the organisation in question. Many of the organisations, such as Victoria Police, have specialist medical units who may be able to assist with advice on standards. Others, such as the Australian Defence Force, have complex requirements best discussed on a case by case basis.