The Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test (WCCVT) is a computerized pseudoisochromatic plate (PIP) color vision test — one of the most comprehensive and widely used color vision testing suites available. Designed to meet the needs of a wide range of users, from school nurses to the U.S. Military, the WCCVT identifies both genetic and acquired color vision deficiencies, providing detailed insights into the type and severity of the deficiency.

The WCCVT is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for aviation medical certification purposes and is widely used by the U.S. Military and other organizations that require precise, standardized color vision assessment. We offer the Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test at our main office in Baltimore, Maryland as part of our Color Vision Examination.

The WCCVT is a pseudoisochromatic plate (PIP) test — the same type of test as the Ishihara Color Plate Test, but presented digitally on a calibrated monitor rather than on physical printed plates. Like all PIP tests, it presents a series of plates containing numbers or patterns embedded in a field of colored dots. Patients with normal color vision can identify the numbers or patterns easily, while those with color vision deficiency cannot.

What makes the WCCVT distinct from a traditional physical plate test is its computerized delivery:

• Digital calibrated display — plates are presented on a calibrated monitor, ensuring consistent and standardized color reproduction every time the test is administered.
• Randomized plate order — the randomized testing design eliminates the risk of memorization, cheating, or bias, ensuring reliable and accurate results.
• Self-scoring software — the WCCVT software automatically scores the test and determines a pass or fail result based on established norms. There is no manual scoring required.
• Shortest testing times — the WCCVT offers the shortest testing times for individuals with normal color vision, making it efficient for high-volume screening environments.

Understanding how the Waggoner WCCVT compares to other color vision tests is important — especially if your employer or licensing board requires a specific test.

The Waggoner WCCVT is used by a wide range of organizations that require standardized, reliable color vision assessment:

• Aviation — The FAA accepts the WCCVT as an approved color vision test for pilots and aviation medical certification.
• Military — The U.S. Military uses the Waggoner WCCVT as part of color vision qualification for specific roles and assignments.
• Law enforcement and other occupational fields — Some agencies and employers in law enforcement and other industries that require color vision screening use the Waggoner WCCVT as part of their medical or fitness-for-duty evaluations.
• Pediatric testing — The WCCVT includes the Color Vision Testing Made Easy application, the gold standard for pediatric color vision testing, making it suitable for children and school-based screening programs.
• Clinical and medical settings — The WCCVT is also used by eye care professionals to detect acquired color vision deficiencies and monitor changes associated with disease, medication toxicity, and other conditions.

If you are unsure whether your employer or licensing board uses the Waggoner WCCVT, contact our office. We can help you identify which color vision test you need to pass and how we can help.

• Self-scoring software determines pass or fail automatically, ensuring standardization and a consistent testing experience every time.
• Randomized testing design eliminates the risk of memorization, cheating, or bias, ensuring reliable and accurate results that cannot be prepared for by memorizing plate sequences.
• Clear and simple interpretation — the software provides clear pass or fail results, making it easy to identify, determine, and estimate the severity of any color vision deficiency.
• Comprehensive coverage — the WCCVT identifies both genetic and acquired color vision deficiencies, supporting accurate diagnoses and monitoring across a wide range of conditions.
• Pediatric capability — includes the Color Vision Testing Made Easy application, the gold standard for pediatric color vision testing.
• Efficient testing times — offers the shortest testing times for individuals with normal color vision, making it ideal for high-volume screening environments.

Since 1999, the ColorCorrection System™ has maintained a 100% success rate on the Ishihara Color Plate Test, and the system now also guarantees the ability to pass the Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test (WCCVT), as well as the Rabin Cone Contrast Test (RCCT) and the Farnsworth D-15 Color Vision Test.

The ColorCorrection System uses a proprietary combination of tests and filters to precisely determine the exact wavelength of light required to design custom color corrective lenses — available as color blind contact lenses or color blind glasses. The entire process is completed in a single all-day appointment at our office in Baltimore, Maryland.

The system has helped patients in military, law enforcement, railroad, maritime, aviation, and many other careers pass their required color vision tests. Read testimonials from real patients who have experienced life-changing results.

Contact us today at (443) 470-9844 or complete our contact form to schedule a free phone consultation and discuss your options.

Have questions about the Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test? Find answers to the most commonly asked questions below. For additional information or to schedule a free phone consultation, contact our office at +1-443-470-9844 or visit our contact page.

Yes. The ColorCorrection System™ guarantees the ability to pass the Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test (WCCVT). Using custom-designed color corrective contact lenses or glasses, the system corrects the exact wavelengths of light your eyes need to achieve a passing result. The entire treatment process is completed in a single all-day appointment at our office in Baltimore, Maryland. Contact us to schedule a free phone consultation and discuss your options.

Yes. We offer the Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test (WCCVT) at our main office at 1427 Clarkview Road, Suite 200, Baltimore, Maryland 21209. The WCCVT is available as part of our Color Vision Examination — a complete and comprehensive eye examination that includes three color vision tests, one of which is the Waggoner WCCVT. Contact our office at +1-443-470-9844 to schedule your examination.

The Waggoner WCCVT uses self-scoring software that automatically determines a pass or fail result based on established norms. The patient views a series of pseudoisochromatic plates — numbers or patterns embedded in colored dot fields — presented on a calibrated digital monitor. The software scores the responses and generates a pass or fail result immediately upon completion. There is no manual scoring or subjective interpretation required.

Both the Waggoner WCCVT and the Ishihara Color Plate Test are pseudoisochromatic plate (PIP) tests — they work the same way, presenting numbers or patterns embedded in colored dot fields. The key differences are delivery and design. The Ishihara uses physical printed plates in a fixed order, while the Waggoner WCCVT presents plates digitally on a calibrated monitor in a randomized order — eliminating the risk of memorization that exists with the fixed-order Ishihara. Both tests are guaranteed to be passed using the ColorCorrection System™.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepts the Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test (WCCVT) as an approved color vision test for pilots and aviation medical certification. The U.S. Military also uses the Waggoner WCCVT for color vision qualification for specific roles. Other employers and licensing boards in industries that require standardized color vision screening may also use the Waggoner WCCVT. If you have been told you need to pass the Waggoner WCCVT for a specific job or license, contact our office and we can help you understand what is required and how the ColorCorrection System™ can help.