Ok , I have gone down the same path as you but was lucky to scape through the ishihara and lantern test. You can get a restricted CPL in the UK I dont know about the US , so if you are really keen on flying and doing that it can be done. I cant get a JAA 1st class medical but do hold a FAA 1st class so Im going down that route. Just completed my IR and busy with CPL. Where there is a way there is a will.