Designed for use in routine medical screening this concise manual provides a simple and
effective tool for detecting color vision deficiencies in any population. It features 32 color
plates that use the principles of pseudoisochromasia (distinguishing numbers and letters on a
color background) and pseudoanisochromasia (detecting characters of differing brightness on a
color background) to assess and classify a wide range of disorders. With key points on
administering the test and interpreting results this book is invaluable for diagnosing color
vision deficiency. Special Features: - Offers detailed instructions on using the plates to
achieve the most accurate color vision assessment - Supplies information on the physiology
pathology epidemiology and genetics of color blindness and associated disorders - Includes
plates for blue-yellow as well as the more common red-green deficiencies - Provides a
transparent overlay sample to demonstrate findings - Offers tips for testing children and other
individuals who have difficulty reading For all ophthalmologists optometrists internists
technicians and other specialists who need to evaluate an individual#s color vision for
medical or occupational reasons Plates for Color Vision Testing is an essential practice aid.
