Color Blindness

[nyc3650]

COLOR BLINDNESS they call it. From there it shows the category of NOT WELL EDUCATED INDIVIDUALS who's far from knowing what COLOR DEFICIENCY born individuals can see with their eyes.

 

Didn't even know who created the word "COLOR BLIND". Till now no one debate on the wrong & misleading definition to be acknowledge properly. Since it only happened to minority in the world population, it's usually taken lightly. But when it comes to currency instrument concern especially some wanted to earn a living but having color deficiency issue, some other party would make a big fuss on it like they themselves are the opthomologist.

 

For an example: You have a red car. It doesn't mean that when you saw a red car it mean that it belong to you. "Pretty tricky, huh!?!?".

 

If we're issued a certificate or recognised in a welfare human rights society to defend ourself from people who always make this thing as a joke. Definitely, majority population would become more aware and take this case more maturely.

 

Until now, we're still fall in between the normal well being but still trying to cope. They call us healthy and normal but doesn't treat us like one in most of the cases.

[Chuckyx2x]

Well as for me, i went to the SNEC and met up with Eye Specialist Doc. She tested me on Ishihara and i failed most of them. Only the first 2 pages was easy. Then she took many many colour pencils and asked me to name the color. Haha it was funny but i found it easy. So i guess i did it correctly. She said i have no problem with the traffic light colors. After many tests, she gave me a letter saying that i have a colour vision deficiency (Red and Green) BUT i am fit for driving.

So happily i went to Bukit Batok Driving to enroll. Upon enrolling, i was asked to look into this telescope looking thingy. I was scared to death man. Thought it was the ishihara test again. Anyway i had a letter from SNEC so was not too worried. When i peeped into the telescope, i saw 4 small colour dots. She asked me what color it was. It was easy again. It was Red, Blue, Yellow and Green. Then she asked me the numbers and letter (to check on eye sight). That was a piece of cake as my eye sight is strong. After that i enrolled for the school. So far so good.

I haven't given them my SNEC letter yet. Maybe at a later stage when i do BTT, then i might have to pass to them. Will keep u guys posted.

Looking forward to pass all the theory and practical tests. Tks Vincekam and Natsumi for all the infos.

 

Ok guys i am back to update on my story. Maybe this will be helpful for some people in the future.

 

Well after i passed my Basic Theory Test, i had to apply for PDL. That was when i had to declare whether i had colour vision deficiency. I declared. One of the TP uncle called me in his office and had a talk. I gave him my letter and he asked whether i have any problem when identifying traffic lights. I said "Hell No". Even if you put traffic light NOT in sequence or upside down, i can still know which one is Red, Amber and Green. So he was like "Ok lah, we cannot say No to you since u got letter from SNEC. They (SNEC) are the experts in eye things so we cannot reject you. They know best. So i was granted a PDL.

 

I was so overwhelmed. The greatest fear that i had was finally over.

 

So i continued learning driving. I passed Final Theory and recently passed TP Practical Test (One time). Hahaha.

But am still holding a slip that TP gave. They said i can drive with that slip. And told me they will mail me the card licence within a month.

 

Bought P Plate immediately and next day went to rent a SUV. Drove over the weekend and it was fun.

 

So no matter what happens, its better to give it a shot, rather that you keep quiet and never try.

 

Happy riding / driving guys. Remember: Drive Safely !!!!

[Chuckyx2x]

COLOR BLINDNESS they call it. From there it shows the category of NOT WELL EDUCATED INDIVIDUALS who's far from knowing what COLOR DEFICIENCY born individuals can see with their eyes.

 

Didn't even know who created the word "COLOR BLIND". Till now no one debate on the wrong & misleading definition to be acknowledge properly. Since it only happened to minority in the world population, it's usually taken lightly. But when it comes to currency instrument concern especially some wanted to earn a living but having color deficiency issue, some other party would make a big fuss on it like they themselves are the opthomologist.

 

For an example: You have a red car. It doesn't mean that when you saw a red car it mean that it belong to you. "Pretty tricky, huh!?!?".

 

If we're issued a certificate or recognised in a welfare human rights society to defend ourself from people who always make this thing as a joke. Definitely, majority population would become more aware and take this case more maturely.

 

Until now, we're still fall in between the normal well being but still trying to cope. They call us healthy and normal but doesn't treat us like one in most of the cases.

 

Well written. Normal people think that color blind people see world as Black and White or something. Hahah. This is not the case. We do have colourful eye sight. Its just that some colors (depends on individuals) are tricky to us. We can guess its red or green or whatever but we cannot confirm.

[WildCard]

I have what's termed "Color-Vision Deficiency".

Similar problem with TS is that I failed the Ishihara test where I cannot spot certain color patterns that form a number.

But not total color-blindness where I see all in greyscale.

 

BUT.....

 

I still hold a riding licence, taking driving lessons right now and never had to declare anything as long as I can pass the 4-colors test and can really see what colors the road signs or traffic signals are.

 

So, TS congrats on your licence and stay safe on the road!

[WildCard]

Hi Chuckyx2x,

 

I seems to have a problem quite similar to you.

I have LAZY EYE on the left. So meaning if I cover my RIGHT EYE, I cannot make out a sentence of text be it near or far.

 

Another word, the left eye I have is for facial display purpose only :-)

 

During the enrolment of riding/driving test, I went thru the color blind test. Alamak! cannot see anything with my right eye lock. The fella ask me to see the officer. Officer bring me around the circuit and ask me what COLOR umbrella the lady holding, what COLOR this and that. I can see everything of course as I got the other hard working eye. The officer shake head and ask me to get doctor prove before giving me the license.

 

I went to a GP and ask to test my both eyes. The doc said I got perfect eye-sight and sign a paper to prove it.

Went back and pass over to the riding/driving officer and then I got them!

 

Hope this helps.

 

Cheers!

 

Lazy eye is curable.

Cheap cure as well.

 

Its just that the 'lazy' eye is not focusing correctly and relying on the normal eye to pick up the slack.

 

I read that in most cases, the eye doctor will recommend to 're-train' the lazy eye by wearing an eye-patch over the normal eye for a progressive period of time in a day. Starts when at home during relax periods and slowly progressing into while at work doing simple tasks.

This forces the lazy eye to correct its focus until its able to match the normal eye.

[Demon]

COLOR BLINDNESS they call it. From there it shows the category of NOT WELL EDUCATED INDIVIDUALS who's far from knowing what COLOR DEFICIENCY born individuals can see with their eyes.

 

Didn't even know who created the word "COLOR BLIND". Till now no one debate on the wrong & misleading definition to be acknowledge properly. Since it only happened to minority in the world population, it's usually taken lightly. But when it comes to currency instrument concern especially some wanted to earn a living but having color deficiency issue, some other party would make a big fuss on it like they themselves are the opthomologist.

 

For an example: You have a red car. It doesn't mean that when you saw a red car it mean that it belong to you. "Pretty tricky, huh!?!?".

 

If we're issued a certificate or recognised in a welfare human rights society to defend ourself from people who always make this thing as a joke. Definitely, majority population would become more aware and take this case more maturely.

 

Until now, we're still fall in between the normal well being but still trying to cope. They call us healthy and normal but doesn't treat us like one in most of the cases.

 

 

Nowadays, everyone wants to be politically correct.

 

It's socially unacceptable to say a person is handicap, disabled person was the preferred term, and now it should be physically challenged.

 

To the Social Welfare Services, there is no such thing as poor people, they are only financially strapped.

 

So now color blind should be known as COLOR DEFICIENCY.

 

Maybe we should also not use the term bankrupt, it sounds better to be temporary insolvent.

 

Personally, you can call it anything to make it sound nicer but the true sad fact remains.

 

Try going to any polyclinic and ask for a COLOR DEFICIENCY test or refuse to answer to a question in an interview form asking if you are color blind

 

[Scott10]

During registration, they only verbally ask me if I'm colour blind.

 

I only did the test when I'm applying for my PDL.

[Zai TZM]

i'm clour blind as well but now riding for 6 years already..

[sops]

Well said NYC3650. I didn't have an issue with colourblindness since I was young. Problem started from tertiary studies onwards. I'm a hands on, outdoorsy person and I applied for a Marine Engineering course, got it, but was turned down. Took something else but I did not have much interest in the course and didn't do so well. Seeking work, I was quite bummed as I applied for SCDF, airport fire fighter and even OBS instructor and passed the interviews and fitness test, but failed the Ishihara. I argued with the interviewers due to their ignorance and lack of awareness on what colour deficiency is all about. God knows the stuff I went through to get the job I want (going SNEC, taking the lantern test with ST MEdical at Paya Lebar airbase) but to no avail. I'm working in an office setting right now. Kinda okay with it, but I'd rather be on the outside, working with my hands. I'm just GLAD that there are people like me who are frustrated with how things are.

 

I've read stuff that says in US, you can be pilots, firemen and a lot of other jobs if you're colourblind. You just have to take a test which is more practical than the Ishihara. We're not really disabled, but I feel like I am at times. Haha.. but anyways, to the guys out there with colour vision problems. Don't give up ya.. and if you can see traffic light colours, you definitely will pass your colour blind test. As to whether you want to declare on the form, that's another thing..

[the_scientist85]

There are various degree of severity for color blindness. The mild ones should not have problem with the test.

 

A friend of mine has problems playing billiard because he can't differentiate the red balls with the brown one, same problem with UNO but he has a valid licence for many years, and recently retook his licence as it was revoked for drink driving.

 

 

same for me too. i cant play billiard cos i suck at it. oso same problem for UNO as i always forgot to say UNO wen i hav 1 card left. neway i oso hav a valid liscence for nearly 3 yrs alredi

[redpandagold]

Hi, how strict is the colour blind test at SSDC? Is it the same as BBDC where they test you with 4 dots of colours for their colour blind test? Or they use the Ishihara plates for their colour blind test?

[johncai2013]

Ok guys i am back to update on my story. Maybe this will be helpful for some people in the future.

 

Well after i passed my Basic Theory Test, i had to apply for PDL. That was when i had to declare whether i had colour vision deficiency. I declared. One of the TP uncle called me in his office and had a talk. I gave him my letter and he asked whether i have any problem when identifying traffic lights. I said "Hell No". Even if you put traffic light NOT in sequence or upside down, i can still know which one is Red, Amber and Green. So he was like "Ok lah, we cannot say No to you since u got letter from SNEC. They (SNEC) are the experts in eye things so we cannot reject you. They know best. So i was granted a PDL.

 

I was so overwhelmed. The greatest fear that i had was finally over.

 

So i continued learning driving. I passed Final Theory and recently passed TP Practical Test (One time). Hahaha.

But am still holding a slip that TP gave. They said i can drive with that slip. And told me they will mail me the card licence within a month.

 

Bought P Plate immediately and next day went to rent a SUV. Drove over the weekend and it was fun.

 

So no matter what happens, its better to give it a shot, rather that you keep quiet and never try.

 

Happy riding / driving guys. Remember: Drive Safely !!!!

 

Hi Buddy,

 

Would like to ask if any expiration for the letter from SNEC? As I have the similar condition and I just got the letter from SNEC while my BTT booking date is in the middle of Oct 2015. Still have more than 2 months to go.

You reply would be greatly appreciated.

[w7_lee]

If you can see the colors of the traffic light, then there is no problem. A letter from SNEC is helpful since you are medically certified but is not a must (IMO). I don't see why you need to declare it if you have no problem with the test.

I am partial color blind and I realize that when I was in secondary school. It was the 1980s and back then, there was no internet and not sure if there was an SNEC.

But I still enrol for driving when in 1988 and could pass the color test. Took my 2B in 1994 and 2A in 2003. Both time had to take the color test and I could recognize the colors. We are the 'lucky' lot that are partial color blind. Now I am happy driving & riding.

If cannot see red from yellow, then is serious. Better don't drive/ride. But I have not met a person that is total color blind yet.