Preparing for an appointment

You can start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner, or make an appointment with a doctor who specializes in eye disorders (ophthalmologist or optometrist).

Preparing a list of questions can help you make the most of your time with your doctor. For color blindness, some basic questions to ask include:

• How might having color deficiencies affect my life?
• Will color deficiencies affect my current or future occupation?
• Are there treatments for color blindness?
• Do you have any brochures or other printed materials I can have? What websites do you recommend?
• Are there special glasses or contact lenses I can wear to improve my color vision?

What to expect from your doctor

Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, such as:

• When did you first notice having trouble seeing certain colors?
• Does it affect one eye or both?
• Does anyone in your family (including parents and grandparents) have color blindness?
• Do you have any medical conditions?
• Are you exposed to chemicals in your workplace?
• Are you taking any medicines or supplements?