Current ARDS Colour vision rules

Current ARDS Colour vision rules

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shutter_speed

Original Poster:

91 posts

98 months

Sunday 8th August 2021
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Hi all,

Booked in for my ARDS test, need to do my vision test as part of it. I am early 30s so don't think I need the full medical. I have read conflicting things on colour sight requirements... I do have red/green colour blindness and will not pass an Ishihara test, but I do not have any issue day to day and have no problem identifying the colours of flags or lights. Does anyone know, in 2021, if I'm likely to have an issue?

Thanks!

shutter_speed

Original Poster:

91 posts

98 months

Tuesday 10th August 2021
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Thank you! I have asked MSUK but no response yet and slightly concerned they may go for a risk adverse 'computer says no' answer rather than a pragmatic approach based on my ability to see lights and flags that, perhaps, some centres/doctors/opticians may be more willing to take.

It seems the rules changed in 2018 or so and that may be what causes me a problem. I'll see what they come back with and update this thread for those who come looking in the future.