Dr. Sarah Mitchell, OD
Doctor of Optometry & Color Vision Specialist
Dr. Sarah Mitchell is a board-certified optometrist and the Chief Medical Advisor at ColorDeficiencyTest.com. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she specializes in color vision disorders, low vision rehabilitation, and pediatric vision care.
She has dedicated her career to improving access to vision care and educating the public about color blindness and other visual conditions. Dr. Mitchell reviews all medical content on our website to ensure accuracy and clinical relevance.
Education & Training
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
Pacific University College of Optometry
Graduated with honors, focusing on ocular disease and color vision assessment. Completed advanced coursework in neuro-optometry and vision science.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Concentration in neuroscience with research experience in visual perception and color processing in the brain.
Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation
VA Medical Center, Palo Alto
Specialized training in helping patients with vision impairments, including those with color vision deficiencies, maximize their remaining vision.
Professional Experience
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Chief Medical Advisor — ColorDeficiencyTest.com (2020–Present)
Reviews and validates all medical content, ensures testing methodology accuracy, and provides clinical guidance for the platform.
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Senior Optometrist — Bay Area Eye Center (2012–Present)
Provides comprehensive eye care with specialization in color vision testing and low vision rehabilitation.
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Clinical Instructor — Pacific University (2015–2020)
Taught optometry students about color vision assessment and clinical techniques for diagnosing color vision deficiencies.
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Research Associate — Vision Research Institute (2010–2015)
Conducted research on color vision deficiencies and their impact on daily activities and quality of life.
Professional Memberships
American Optometric Association
Fellow since 2010
American Academy of Optometry
Diplomate, Low Vision Section
College of Optometrists in Vision Development
Active Member
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Research Member
Selected Publications
Dr. Mitchell has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications in the field of color vision and optometry.
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"Digital Color Vision Testing: Validation of Online Ishihara Screening Methods"
Journal of Vision Science, 2023
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"Color Vision Deficiency in Children: Early Detection and Educational Implications"
Optometry and Vision Science, 2021
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"Impact of Color Vision Deficiency on Daily Activities: A Quality of Life Assessment"
Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 2019
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"Advances in Color Vision Testing: From Ishihara to Digital Methods"
Eye and Contact Lens, 2017
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