Color Vision Disorders
Specialized Testing, Diagnosis & Support for Color Vision Deficiencies
Color vision deficiencies can affect daily activities, learning, and certain educational or career opportunities. At Wyomissing Optometric Center, our doctors provide specialized testing, personalized guidance, and practical support to help patients understand their color vision and navigate color-related challenges with confidence.
Color Vision Evaluation
Color vision deficiencies—often referred to as “color blindness”—can be inherited or acquired. Our practice provides comprehensive color vision testing using advanced diagnostic tools that go beyond basic screening.
What We Assess
- Type of color vision deficiency (red-green, blue-yellow, or mixed)
- Severity of the deficiency
- Functional impact on work, school, driving, and daily tasks
- Whether the condition is inherited or related to retinal/optic nerve disease
This information is valuable for school accommodations, occupational requirements, and long-term monitoring.
Specialized Color Vision Testing & Support
Color vision deficiencies can affect learning, career choices, workplace responsibilities, and everyday tasks that depend on accurately distinguishing colors. At Wyomissing Optometric Center, our doctors provide specialized testing to identify the type and severity of a color vision deficiency and help patients understand how it may affect their daily lives.
Occupational and Career Testing
Some professions require specific color vision abilities for safety or medical clearance. We provide color vision evaluations for occupational and job-related purposes, including aviation, military service, law enforcement, transportation, electrical work, and other color-dependent careers.
Our office offers the
Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test (CCVT)—one of only three computerized color vision tests currently approved by the FAA for pilot medical certification. Testing is completed in person, and patients receive an official score report to provide to their Aviation Medical Examiner.
Support for Everyday Color Vision Challenges
For patients who have difficulty differentiating colors, our doctors can provide:
- A clearer explanation of the type and severity of the deficiency
- Guidance regarding school, career, and occupational requirements
- Strategies for organizing, labeling, and identifying color-coded items
- Recommendations for helpful technology, apps, filters, or other adaptive tools
- Evaluation of new or changing color vision difficulties that may require additional medical testing
Although inherited color vision deficiencies cannot be cured, accurate testing and practical support can help patients approach school, work, and everyday activities with greater confidence.
EnChroma® Eyewear for Color Vision Enhancement
While there is currently no cure for inherited color deficiency, certain specialty lenses may help some patients perceive color differences more distinctly.
We offer EnChroma® lens consultations and fittings.
EnChroma® lenses use patented optical filtering technology to:
- Increase color contrast
- Improve differentiation between red and green hues
- Enhance vibrancy for certain types of color vision deficiency
Important Note:
EnChroma® lenses do not “correct” color blindness or restore normal color vision. Instead, they can help enhance color discrimination for some individuals with specific types of color vision deficiency. Our doctors will determine whether you are a good candidate based on your color vision evaluation.
Why Choose Wyomissing Optometric Center?
- Specialized testing to identify the type and severity of a color vision deficiency
- Evaluation for school, occupational, and career-related requirements
- Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Testing for FAA pilot medical certification
- Official test results and documentation for Aviation Medical Examiners
- Assessment of new or changing color vision difficulties
- Practical strategies and adaptive tools for color-related challenges
- Personalized guidance regarding educational and career considerations
- Compassionate, patient-centered support for children and adults
