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From Jeremy:
I just wanted to drop this web site by, it is in regards to color vision. I was
recently disqualified from the San Diego fire academy for failing my medical
Exam. I failed because I was unable to pass the color vision tests they gave me.
I appealed the disqualification and did many hours of research on color
deficiency and in my research I came across like the colormax lens. Contact lens
called Chromagen lens that are FDA approved. I contacted an ophthalmologist that
is proved on there web site and was able to get a prescription to correct my
color vision. I was able to pass 100% both color vision tests the ishihara and
Farnsworth. I was able to retest with the city and passed the color vision part
of the medical exam. The total cost for the Doctors visit and prescription was
appox. $600.00. If this can help any one else with color deficiency I would
highly recommend it.
Web Site:
http://www.chromagen-international.c...ex2_ingles.htm
Jeremy
Here are some more tips:
Ok, According to the EEOC and ADA if you can't pass the color test given, but
the doctor asks you to identify basic colors IE Red, Green, and Blue etc. You
have to show that even though you cant pass the test you will still be able to
perform the basic job duties, by being able to tell these basic colors. You just
need to articulate to them they you can perform the basic job duties of
identifying the colors of cars and clothing descriptions. POST has also said
that if an applicant fails the test, but can id the basics he/she is fine. oThe
lenses don’t enable you to see colors, but changes them so you can identify
them.
The test you took was the Ishihara plate test. Which it does tell a Dr. that you
are colorblind. The bad thing about this test is unfair for people with a slight
colorblindness, since the Ishihara plates are deliberately artificial images,
and do not represent the range of colors that people see in everyday life. I had
this problem with my agency. Ask them for another option. Ask if you can go and
have a Farnsworth D15 test. This test will show how severe your colorblindness
is. You will have to pay for it your self. Do keep in mind that some agencies
will DQ you for being colorblind no matter what. Good luck and do not let this
stop you going for what you want!
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