Realized I have a mild color deficiency.

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flyingron@reddit

There is no OCVT test anymore.

Since January 2025, there are three ways alone to pass the color test, all computer (often iPad) based: Waggoner, CAD, and RCCT. You're free to take any or all of these as many times as you like. There are companies like ColorMax that can give you these outside the medical exam, so you can do it without risking issues with starting a medical you can't pass.

I'm not familiar with EnChromas result scoring, but they seem to be just plays of Ishiahara-like plates. However, I think that 87% might get you a normal pass on some of the official tests.

If you can't pass one of the computer tests, you can apply to the Federal Air Surgeon for reconsideration.

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clearingmyprop@reddit

If you’re in the US you’re okay.

I have mild color deficiency with red/green and had no issue getting my first class. Before the 2025 change that made it so you don’t have to take the color blind test if you’ve passed before I took it every year for my medical and would miss a few on the test but it was never an issue

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My friends and I were doing a color vision test on EnChroma. All my friends scored 100%, but I scored 100% on green and blue, but 87.5% on red. I've heard of the OCVT test before. Are these scores likely going to get me to pass?

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