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    • Human Performance

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    • Computerized color vision tests are increasingly used in aviation.
    • These tests assess chromatic sensitivity to classify color vision.
    • Repeatability data for these tests is limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the repeatability of the Operational Based Visual Assessment Cone Contrast Test (OCCT) and the Rabin Cone Contrast Test (RCCT).

    Main Methods:

    • 56 normal and 63 color-defective subjects participated.
    • Both tests were administered twice across two sessions.
    • Repeatability was assessed for normal/abnormal classification, between-eye differences, and between-session results.

    Main Results:

    • Both OCCT and RCCT showed excellent repeatability for normal vs. abnormal color vision classification.
    • OCCT demonstrated excellent repeatability for acceptable vs. unacceptable color discrimination.
    • RCCT exhibited lower repeatability for color discrimination due to wider Limits of Agreement for color-defective subjects.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings support the use of finer stimulus changes for estimating cone thresholds in clinical settings.
    • The OCCT offers better repeatability for detailed color vision assessment in aviation.