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Colour vision deficiency — DOccMed MCQ

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A 50-year-old train driver is diagnosed with colour vision deficiency during routine medical after 20 years of safe driving. What is the most appropriate management?

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Correct answer: D — Formal colour vision testing using approved railway standard to determine if he meets the threshold

Colour vision should be formally assessed using approved methodology. Not all forms will fail the threshold. Surgical correction is not available.

Reference: Railway Group Standard; ORR Fitness Standards