You may be one of the approximately 300 million people worldwide who suffer from color deficiency. Color deficiency, commonly referred to as color blindness, is the inability to distinguish specific shades of color. Many people refer to color deficiency as color blindness, although full-color blindness is extremely rare. Most people with a color deficiency can see clearly, but cannot see green, red, or blue light. Depending on your age and the severity of your condition, your symptoms may vary. Some don’t even realize they have the condition, while others are impacted daily. Certain professions require exams to ensure your vision is optimal to perform the required duties. If you are in need of a color vision exam in Springfield, VA, Visual Health Doctors of Optometry is here to help.
Many people with a color deficiency acquired the condition genetically, but some people can become color deficient due to diseases like diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Certain medications and the natural aging process may also be factors.
At Visual Health Doctors of Optometry, we offer the following color vision exams to determine whether or not you have a color deficiency, the type, and the severity.
Farnsworth D-15 – In this exam, you are tasked to arrange a set of colored plates in a certain order, as directed by our doctor.
Ishihara Test for Color Vision Deficiency- This test is the most common and detects red/green color deficiency. In this exam, our doctor will have you look at 38 plates that contain different sizes and colors of dots arranged in specific patterns. What you are able to see will determine if you have a color deficiency.
HRR Color Vision Test – In this exam, our doctor is able to diagnose congenital and acquired color deficiencies. Using multiple plates depicting simple shapes, our doctor can determine the type and severity of your color deficiency.
Our doctor will determine which exam is best for you at your initial consultation.
Visual Health Doctors of Optometry is your gateway to primary eye care. To schedule your appointment for a color vision exam, please fill out the form below or call us at any of the numbers below:
Arlington & Clarendon: 703-566-1856
Arlington in Ballston: 703-576-0144
Ashburn: 571-291-3604
Fairfax: 703-273-6323
Falls Church: 703-237-6500
Herndon: 571-520-2130
Springfield: 703-971-2021
Woodbridge: 703-680-7850
If you want to learn more about our optometrist practice - where we offer the area's most convenient hours, where we offer a variety of generous payment options, and where your and your child's healthy vision is our top priority - Visual Health Doctors of Optometry is here to serve you!
