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Colour Vision Test Overview

The document outlines various types of color vision tests, including the Ishihara Test and Anomaloscope, which are used to detect color vision deficiencies such as red-green and blue-yellow defects. It explains the purpose of these tests, including identifying congenital and acquired color blindness and determining occupational eligibility. Additionally, it describes the different types of color vision deficiencies and the standard procedures for performing the tests.

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Colour Vision Test Overview

The document outlines various types of color vision tests, including the Ishihara Test and Anomaloscope, which are used to detect color vision deficiencies such as red-green and blue-yellow defects. It explains the purpose of these tests, including identifying congenital and acquired color blindness and determining occupational eligibility. Additionally, it describes the different types of color vision deficiencies and the standard procedures for performing the tests.

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Colour Vision Test

Overview and Types of Color Vision


Testing
Types of Colour Vision Tests
• • Ishihara Test – Detects red-green deficiency
using dot patterns.
• • HRR Test – Detects red-green and blue-
yellow defects.
• • Farnsworth D-15 – Arranging colored caps to
identify type/severity.
• • Farnsworth-Munsell 100 – Advanced; 85
caps for subtle defects.
• • Anomaloscope – Measures red-green
matching; gold standard.
Purpose of Colour Vision Testing
• • Detect congenital color blindness (often
genetic).
• • Identify acquired color vision defects
(diseases, drugs).
• • Determine occupational eligibility (e.g.,
aviation, military).
Types of Colour Vision Deficiencies
• • Protanopia – Red cone deficiency; difficulty
with red.
• • Deuteranopia – Green cone deficiency;
difficulty with green.
• • Tritanopia – Blue cone deficiency; difficulty
with blue.
• • Monochromacy – No functioning cones; sees
only gray shades.
How the Test is Performed
• • Performed under natural or standardized
lighting.
• • Avoid tinted glasses or lenses during test.
• • Conducted monocularly (one eye at a time).
• • Follow standard protocols for each test type.

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