Color Vision Dillema

[smellthejeta]

As far as the different vision tests go...

Mine problem isn't the color, it's the basic correction I have trouble with. I have a very difficult time distinguishing between any "mostly round" letters, like O's, C's, G's, etc. I had one AME administer a vision test that had 3/4 circles, and you had to tell the tech which segment of the circle was removed. Hah! I was told later that given an unsat on that, I should have been administered a wall chart.

As far as aviation medicine.com is concerned...

A simple question will cost you $40 to have answered. A "records review' (whatever that means) costs $400. The costs go up from there. IIRC, the most expensive thing I've seen ran $2,000 -- if you wanted them to fight and get a couple of waivers for a couple of really complicated medical issues done.

 

[JSky26]

If he passes the Farnsworth he does NOT get a SODA. He will be considered to have normal color vision. The Farnsworth I think quite frankly is a much more applicable way to test for color vision for aviation standards than the color plates. All he would need then is to get that recognized by the FAA with a Letter of Competence.

I was lucky to have a Farnsworth testing site in my home town of Chicago. At the Illinois College of Optometry, there is a color vision expert there by the name of Dr. David Lee. If you would like more info let me know...

 

[starcheckdriver]

I paid the $40 and spoke with the guys at aviationmedicine.com They told me that next time I go to the FAA doc and pass the vision test, he can submit a letter to OK City stating that I passed the test, provide the detailed results and then request that I receive a Letter of Competence. This letter will allow me to skip the color vision test on subsequent visits.