Some organizations require a stricter passing score of 12 out of 14 correct answers. Can You Use a PDF for Testing?
⚠️ A single failed Ishihara test is not a formal diagnosis. Confirmation requires a full ophthalmologic exam with the 38‑plate test, anomaloscope, or Farnsworth‑Munsell 100 hue test.
The Ishihara 14-plate test PDF can be found online through various sources, including: ishihara 14 plate test pdf
Only those with normal vision see the number. Individuals with deficiency see nothing or very obscure shapes.
Designed by Dr. Shinobu Ishihara at the University of Tokyo in 1917, the test uses pseudo-isochromatic plates—each containing a circle of colored dots. Within these dots, a number (or tracing line) is embedded in a different color. A person with normal color vision sees one number, while a person with red-green deficiency sees either a different number or no number at all. Some organizations require a stricter passing score of
For clinical use, purchase the official test from Kanehara Trading Co. or a licensed medical supplier.
Because the plates are copyrighted, (poor color reproduction invalidates the test). To obtain a genuine copy: Confirmation requires a full ophthalmologic exam with the
Keep in mind that the Ishihara test should be administered under standardized conditions, and the results should be interpreted by a qualified professional. If you suspect you have color vision deficiency, consult an eye care professional for a comprehensive evaluation.
Cons:
HSE Library, Health Service Executive. Dr. Steevens' Library, Dr. Steevens' Hospital, Dublin 8. D08 W2A8 Tel: 01-6352555/8. Email: hselibrary@hse.ie