FAA-Approved Rabin Cone Contrast Test™
At Haight Street Eyecare, we’re proud to offer the Rabin Cone Contrast Test, one of the most advanced quantitative color vision assessments available—and a test officially accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for aviation color vision testing.
The RCCT is different from traditional color vision screening. Rather than simply determining whether you can identify certain colors, it provides a quantitative measurement of red (L), green (M), and blue (S) cone function, testing each eye individually. This can provide our doctors with a much more detailed understanding of color vision performance.
Why We Offer RCCT?
Color vision can be affected by both inherited conditions and acquired changes involving the retina, optic nerve, and visual pathways. Quantitative cone contrast testing may provide valuable functional information when evaluating or monitoring:
At Haight Street Eyecare, we’re proud to offer the Rabin Cone Contrast Test, one of the most advanced quantitative color vision assessments available—and a test officially accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for aviation color vision testing.
The RCCT is different from traditional color vision screening. Rather than simply determining whether you can identify certain colors, it provides a quantitative measurement of red (L), green (M), and blue (S) cone function, testing each eye individually. This can provide our doctors with a much more detailed understanding of color vision performance.
Why We Offer RCCT?
Color vision can be affected by both inherited conditions and acquired changes involving the retina, optic nerve, and visual pathways. Quantitative cone contrast testing may provide valuable functional information when evaluating or monitoring:
- Glaucoma and glaucoma suspects
- Retinal and macular conditions
- Optic nerve disorders
- Medication-related retinal changes
- Acquired color vision changes
- Subtle visual dysfunction despite excellent visual acuity