Medisys Medical Vision Test

[toloquta 0]

I noticed most people say they test your vision. Has anyone with bad vision ever had problems being accepted due to this? Do they do this test with or without your glasses?

Also, what sort of a note if any do I need from a doctor. We've already asked about this several times and the doctors don't seem to have any clue what we're asking for. Is there a document with some sort of guidelines I can print out and give to the doctor so they know what they are supposed to do. Half way into explaining what we're talking about the doctor is usually looking at his watch looking for a quick exit plan to see his next patient. Its hard enough to get an appointment with a doctor at all in Montreal, even harder to get one with a doctor who isn't rushed and wants to take the time to make sure you get what you need for your immigration.

Why do I always find something to worry about?

[pocheros 101]

I noticed most people say they test your vision. Has anyone with bad vision ever had problems being accepted due to this? Do they do this test with or without your glasses?

Also, what sort of a note if any do I need from a doctor. We've already asked about this several times and the doctors don't seem to have any clue what we're asking for. Is there a document with some sort of guidelines I can print out and give to the doctor so they know what they are supposed to do. Half way into explaining what we're talking about the doctor is usually looking at his watch looking for a quick exit plan to see his next patient. Its hard enough to get an appointment with a doctor at all in Montreal, even harder to get one with a doctor who isn't rushed and wants to take the time to make sure you get what you need for your immigration.

Why do I always find something to worry about?

Regarding vision, I don't really know as I had my medical done at Dr. Seiden's where they don't test that. However, I highly doubt that you won't "pass" your medical exam simply for having bad eyesight. I have bad eyesight and wore glasses to my exam in Toronto and they didn't say anything. They care about serious communicable diseases like tuberculosis and HIV, not typical problems that aren't infectious like bad eyesight (or being overweight)

Regarding what to bring: The medisy's website should outline what to bring, but the most important thing is to bring your vaccination records. You only need a note from your doctor if you have any medical conditions or you're taking some kind of prescription. In my case, all I brought was my vaccination record since I don't have any medical issues and I'm not taking any prescriptions. You want to make sure that your vaccinations are up to date, because if you find out you're missing one at the exam they'll charge you for it, whereas you can get them for free from your family physician. If you can't get a vaccine you can also get titre tests showing your immunity.

I'm going to fetch the link to the Medisy's website in a min...

Edit: Okay, I found the medisy's website here http://www.medisys.ca/index-en.htm# but I can't seem to find anything regarding visa medical exams on it. However, Dr. Seiden's website is excellent for showing you what vaccines you need up to date: http://panelphysicians.com/

Edited September 8, 2011 by pocheros

[Inky 1,111]

All you do is bring your glasses, they make you read an eye chart from across the room just like you would at the eye doctor and that is IT. there is NOTHING extensive about it. The woman told me " make sure to have your eyes checked in the US when you move there and go to yearly appointments. There was nothing special about it and it was really kind of silly and felt like a waste of time.