Just got accepted to CMA as a Marine Transportation major. Tried the Ishihara test online and failed miserably. In real life I can see colors fine, but can’ t pass that Damn test. Is it true that I can take any test as long as I pass one. And can I take this test before the Academy so I know. Also, is there any opportunity for a Marine Transportation grad who is colorblind?
Are there any opportunities? As an Engineer yes. As a Deck Officer no, you can’t be colorblind and obtain a deck license.
there’s like 5 different color blindness tests that you can take. i’m sure if you go to an eye doctor they can find one for you.
Locate a Dr. that has access to a Farnsworth Lantern for an color exam. Most DOT physical examiners do not know of the existence of this exam.
Check with a flight school or university of optometery.
You may have to do some digging to find one.
The Ishihara exam was developed by a Japanese psychologist quickly and cheaply determine the statistical number of color vision deficient individuals in a large population. It is a screening device not an indication of you ability to see specific colors.
Unlike the Ishihara exam the Farnsworth requires distinction of different colors and intensities that you will see in real life.
If you can’t pass a Farnsworth Lantern exam you shouldn’t pursue an occupation that is color dependent such as operating a boat, plane or train.
Hey buddy. Here is the link to the actual physical and in section V B it shows which tests are acceptable by the coast guard. I can pass some of them but def not all. I currently have a restricted to daylight hours (only available in 100 ton or less) because i failed my color test initially. I just went for my renewal physical and passed the same test i failed, richmond 1983 test, because i tried harder and took my time. i am sending in the paperwork soon and i have a feeling there is going to be an issue because its the coast guard and they like to make things very long and difficult and i bet they will have some questions. I have failed the Farnworth lantern test as well when i did my initial test but i did not send that in to the coastguard. The Farnsworth lantern test is supposed to be the easiest one and there is only one place in san diego that does it. looking back i should have never submitted the initial physical with the color vision problem but i was stupid and in a rush to get my license. it is frustrating because i know people who are colorblind who get away with it who hold much larger licenses than mine and make a ton more money and they are fat as hell and cant even touch their toes but somehow keep passing their physical. My advise to you is to shop around for a doctor who will work with you or just keep trying different doctors and tests but for gods sake do not submit the paperwork with a failed test or you will be like me in a world of confusion and you will have to dig yourself out. It will cost you more money and time but it will be worth it in the end. Remember you have to submit the paperwork so if you fail the color test the doctor should not report that to the coast guard unless he is a fucking cunt like i have heard happen before on this forum. Good luck buddy hit me up if you have any questions as i am now an expert on the issue.
[QUOTE=bblowe;27044]Just got accepted to CMA as a Marine Transportation major. Tried the Ishihara test online and failed miserably. In real life I can see colors fine, but can’ t pass that Damn test. Is it true that I can take any test as long as I pass one. And can I take this test before the Academy so I know. Also, is there any opportunity for a Marine Transportation grad who is colorblind?[/QUOTE]
I had a similar issue. I got special contact lenses. They were not cheap but worth it.