These eye exams include a screening for color blindness.
Today, most children are given eye exams in elementary school.
If your child is diagnosed don’t forget to tell the school, in writing, and ask for the information to be retained on their school record under the SEN category (SPecial Educational Need).A color blind test is a test administered by an eye doctor or other healthcare professional to detect the presence of color blindness or to determine the type and severity of color blindness. This method is not a formal diagnosis and you should always check with an optometrist for confirmation as it is really important for colour blind children to be formally diagnosed so that they can access proper support at school. If you do this they may clam up and this can affect their confidence.
If you are suspicious that your child might be colour blind, whatever you do, DO NOT follow up this exercise by questioning them about colours of items around the house.