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    Civil Engineering and Color Blindness

    AC, I've never had a problem seeing the dot generated by a laser pointer. Rjeffery, Thanks, I've already checked into X-Chrome lense and the Dr. said it would help me, but unfortuantely not to the level it would allow me to pass the test.
  2. WillieRyan

    Civil Engineering and Color Blindness

    Thanks for all the replies. After reading this forum a bit more, I now realize this probably wasn't the most appropriate sub forum to post this topic. I apologize for this oversight on my part. I'll try to limit the amount of bandwidth I'm burning in my responses. Francesca: Not certain if...
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    Civil Engineering and Color Blindness

    HgTX, Thanks for the reply. I'm in California. The job offer I got that was revoked was as a Bridge Inspector. From the letter: "As you are aware, you did not pass the COLOR VISION(actually capitalzied in the letter)test component of the pre-placement physical exam. Bridge Inspector positions...
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    Civil Engineering and Color Blindness

    I have a BS in CE and also possess an EIT. After working for eighteen years in retail management, I've decided to change feilds. I have been encountering problems finding a job in the engineering feilds due to my color blindness(I can't pass the Ishihara dot test). I recently applied for a job...

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