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flyingron@reddit

What were your scores on the Waggoner? Note that there are two ways to pass that test. If you were close, you're allowed to retake it.

You may have to pop up to Boston or some other place that has it. This group has offices in many cities: https://colormax.org/rabin-cone-contrast-test/

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ltcterry@reddit

Have you called local ophthalmologists?

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ElectionFirm7496@reddit (OP)

Yes and I even talked to my AME. He said he only knew of one. I have something scheduled for a year out and I was hoping that I can find something else faster.

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ltcterry@reddit

They need a year for you to come in and take a color vision test? That makes no sense. They probably get new patients every week. Who probably get a color vision test their first visit.

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rFlyingTower@reddit

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I live in the Rhode Island area. I failed my Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test. The doctor suggested I do a Rabin Cone Test (RCCT). Are there any locations near me that perform that test? So far I found nothing.

Thanks!

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