Online color vision tests

JeffGreeley

JeffGreeley

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I was wondering, how accurate are online color vision tests? These tests always mention that they can't take the place of real tests, but are they at least a rough indication? I have taken many of these on many different computer monitors, and I've always passed with flying colors, but is it probable that I'm still color blind? Also, are there any vision centers that give free "real" tests for this? I'm concerned about this because many of my relatives were unable to become professional pilots for this exact reason.

Thanks!
-Jeffrey
 
I only play a doctor online:D, but I'd say you are pretty safe. I did the very same things before taking my 1st Class Phys, and found them to be very accurate. Its good that you tried several different monitors, too.

I'm sure nothing replaces the actual cards today, but I'm also sure those cards will be replaced with a monitor image someday in the future.

I didn't want to have to act out that terrible scene in "Little Miss Sunshine" either. :laff:
 
Thanks for responding, guys. That's great news for me! I love your comment about Little Miss Sunshine... that is probably every wannabe-pilot's worst nightmare.
 
JeffGreeley said:
Thanks for responding, guys. That's great news for me! I love your comment about Little Miss Sunshine... that is probably every wannabe-pilot's worst nightmare.
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Happened to me - color vision test for the Air Force Academy. Life sure took a sharp turn after that. Although a great movie, it brought back some pretty awful memories for me.
 
I receive at least 5 phone calls or e-mails a week about color vision testing. One of the issues relates to the next step after one fails the color plate test. The best next step is the Farnsworth lantern test. We recommend doing this before the "light gun test" because that is a last ditch way to prove you can see colors and you only get 2 trials to pass. (It is also done by the FAA)

There are few Farnsworth lanterns in the country and most of those are at military bases. I am fortunate to have on in my office. Over the past few months, I have had at least 20 people come in for the Farnsworth lantern test. Many fly into Phoenix, get tested and leave the same day on another flight to get home before nightfall. The cost of the test is nominal ($40).

I do know that there are services that will get your Farnsworth lantern test for you and submit the request for a Letter of Evidence to the FAA for a mere $1200.
 
Murdoughnut said:
Happened to me - color vision test for the Air Force Academy. Life sure took a sharp turn after that. Although a great movie, it brought back some pretty awful memories for me.
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I'm sorry to hear that. If you don't mind my asking, where did you take your career after that? Have you found something else that you're passionate about?
 
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