Can I Wear Glasses as a Paramedic?

If your eye sight is poor and you need to wear glasses to drive or read case sheets, check drugs, etc, then you may still work as a paramedic. Wearing glasses should not affect your ability to perform your duties as a paramedic. However, at some events (such as car accidents) where you are normally required to wear plastic protective goggles or glasses, you may have to wear specially fitted protective eyewear to cover your own glasses.

If an Ambulance Service attempts to refused your employment on the basis that you have to wear glasses, then they are likely breeching equal employment and opportunity laws.