Colour Blindness
Advice Articles
No articles found.
Sheffield Prostate Screening Event - Discounted PSA Blood Testing - For more information Click here
Learn how Colour Blindness Testing at LivingCare helps athletes identify and manage colour vision deficiencies, promoting safety and performance in sports.
Colour blindness testing for sports involves assessing an individual’s ability to distinguish colours, which is essential for athletes in certain sports. Colour vision deficiencies can impact performance, particularly in activities requiring quick decision-making based on colour cues, such as identifying team jerseys, referee flags, or boundary lines.
This type of testing helps athletes understand their colour perception and develop strategies or use equipment to mitigate its effects, ensuring they perform at their best. The focus is on the eyes and their ability to differentiate colours accurately.
The process typically includes the following steps:
The testing is straightforward and non-invasive, providing clear insights into the type and severity of any colour vision issues.
Colour blindness testing is entirely safe, with no associated risks. It is a non-invasive procedure designed to accurately assess colour vision without causing discomfort.
No recovery is needed after the test. Athletes can return to normal activities immediately. If a deficiency is identified, support and guidance on how to adapt to it will be offered, ensuring continued success in sports.
We're always on hand, so get in touch and we'll get back to you straight away.
Speak to our teamYou can receive this treatment at any one of the locations below.
Your healthcare journey in 4 easy steps
Get in Touch
Call us on Leeds 0113 2494655 or Sheffield 0114 7005811 or use our online booking form to send your enquiry. Let us know your preferred appointment type, either virtual or face to face, and we will work to find a time that suits you.
We Arrange Your Appointment
If you filled out our online booking form, one of our team will contact you within 2 hours with available appointment options. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment at your chosen time, either virtually or in person, with one of our highly qualified consultants. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.
You can receive this treatment from one of the consultants listed below.
Explore the various options available for this treatment.
With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists - consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.
If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.
