Hi guys, I'm about to front for a class one. I have no restrictions on my current class one however I did pas the papi test (modified Farnsworth) at the Melbourne school of optometry back in the 90's. That test is no longer offered as I understand it. Has anyone else done the medical with this issue, I would love to hear how it went, did they ask you to do the CAD??

SN

That brings back memories Soup Nazi. I did the same thing in the mid-90's from Brisbane with a short notice return airfare of about $700 - a lot of money 20 years ago.

The appointment was for 2.00 p.m. Not wanting to miss this opportunity to enjoy a sunny day in Melbourne, I lunched too well at a fine Pizza joint in Lygon St Carlton, on the walk up to the School of Optometry. It was that place with the Formula 1 Ferrari theme but I can't remember the name. I had also driven a taxi in Brisbane the night before, and so had not had enough sleep.

Anyhow, one large pizza and only 2 beers later(I swear), I was ready for this modified Farnsworth thingy, thinking that such an indulgence shouldn't affect how colour blind I was.

I failed unfortunately. Even though I tried to memorise the answers, I was pretty sleepy and in no shape to do this.

I just did my renewal, 1st time on the new system and I wasn't asked to do the Ishihara plates.

Go figure??

SN

I think it comes down to the DAME, some just tick pass because they think well you held and medical in the past so why would it be any different.

Maybe I dodged a bullet????

Yep. Do not let The Empire find out.

You should have been required to not only recite the numbers in the book, but trace the wiggly lines with your finger. The latter has been introduced to trap the lying, cheating, dangerous criminals who memorise the numbers.

Is there any movement across the Tasman re: CVD? I believe the report last year made some pretty significant headway and introduced common sense into the regulatory environment (shock horror).