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The individual has at least annual examinations by an optometrist or ophthalmologist to verify that he/she is continuing successful wearing of contact lens. Section 5: Refractive Modification Waiver (Police and Fire Department Applicants) Applicants who undergo refractive modification procedures such as radial keratotectomy, etc. may be considered for appointment to the Police and/or Fire Department under the following conditions; The applicant shall supply evidence from his or her eye care practitioner at the time of vision screening requirement. The evidence shall clearly indicate the applicant has had at least one year of stable non -fluctuating vision following the procedure. Since these types of procedures are not usually performed on both eyes at the same time, the one-year waiting period shall begin only after the procedure is performed on the last eye. The evidence shall also clearly indicate the applicant has at least two eye/vision examinations by an optometrist or ophthalmologist to verify that he/she is maintaining stable non -fluctuating vision. Section 6: Entry -Level Firefi hter/Paramedic & Police Medical Examinations and Psychological Evaluations Required. The Commission shall on an as needed basis determine and chose the name of the physician(s) and/or other licensed medical practitioners and facilities for the administration of all psychological evaluations, physical, vision and hearing examinations of all Entry - Level Police and Firefighter/Paramedic candidates as may be required and ordered by the Commission. The Commission shall pay up to one hundred ($100.00) dollars of the cost of a standard eye (vision) examination. Any eye (vision) examination cost over one hundred ($100.00) dollars shall be the responsibility of the applicant. Section 7: Other Entry -Level Police and Firefighter/Paramedic Requirements a. Applicants for Entry -Level appointment to the Police Department or Fire Department shall pass written, agility, physical, vision and hearing examinations. Applicants shall also pass a background investigation, including a polygraph test, prior to being interviewed and pass a psychological evaluation during and in conjunction with the interview process. b. Applicants for Entry -Level appointment to the Police Department as a police officer shall satisfy the age requirements and physical qualifications established by Ohio Revised Code Section 124.41 to be eligible for appointment. c. Applicants for Entry -Level appointment to the Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic shall satisfy the age requirements and physical qualifications established by Ohio Revised Code Section 124.42 to be eligible for appointment. 05-24-2004 Update