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Blue-yellow colour vision in an onchocercal area of northern Nigeria.

AIM: To determine if the City University Tritan Test is a useful addition to visual function assessment in rural communities in northern Nigeria. METHODS: The study was a cross sectional survey. The participants were 8394 people, aged 5 years and over, living in 37 rural communities, mesoendemic and nonendemic for onchocerciasis, in Kaduna State in northern Nigeria. The main outcome measures were the detection of a defect in blue-yellow colour vision by two criteria: (1) failure with the City University tritan screening plates; (2) failure with the City University grading plates to identify severe tritan defects. RESULTS: 91% of those aged 10 years and above could perform the test. Below this age, there were difficulties in comprehension. The test showed good inter- and intraobserver agreement. After adjustment for confounders the odds of failing the screening plates were significantly increased in the presence of optic atrophy or glaucoma (3.55 (2.48-5.08) and 15.9 (4.22-60.2) respectively). There was a greater increase in the adjusted odds of failing the grading plates in the presence of optic atrophy or glaucoma (5.30 (2.97-9.45) and 8.87 (1.61-48.7) respectively). Cataract had a smaller effect on the screening plates, adjusted odds 1.63 (0.95-2.80). CONCLUSION: Blue-yellow colour vision testing is a useful addition to visual function assessment in those aged 10 years and above in rural northern Nigeria, particularly in the detection of optic nerve disease.

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The use of colour difference vectors in diagnosing congenital colour vision deficiencies with the Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue test.

Colour difference vector analysis provides useful and meaningful information in scoring the Farnsworth-Munsell (FM) 100-hue test. However, the FM 100-hue test is limited in its ability to diagnose type and severity of congenital colour vision defect. Type classification for all subjects is incorrect in 21% of cases, and for deuteranomals the misclassification rate is 38%. Visual inspection of the plots yields a similar misclassification rate and classification of plots with few errors (under 180) is generally less reliable. The FM 100-hue test has a limited ability to separate dichromats from anomalous trichromats. A test protocol based on joint D15 and FM 100-hue tests should pass 36% of anomalous trichromats and 26% of all colour defectives yet fail all dichromatic observers. We conclude that administering the FM 100-hue test is of less value than a combination of D15 panels (Standard D15 and L'Anthony's desaturated D15) in the clinical diagnosis of congenital colour defective observers. Our results for the FM 100-hue panel are similar to those reported previously by other investigators.

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The Mackenzie Memorial Lecture, 1977. Of divers colours.

I shall discuss the nature of the sensation of colour and the reason for our colour vision, leading on to the existence of defects in that sense. I will consider the different kinds of such defects and the arguments for the use of particular tests in varying circumstances. I report the result of a recent survey of the value of a careers advisory service for "colour blind" school children seen between 1965 and 1977 (primarily red-green blind). This leads to examples of the value of these tests in genetics, and in the early diagnosis of disease or toxicity. I shall also describe the various modifications I have made to the 100-hue test, with its eventual automation both for computation and recording. Finally, the recommendations I make for future progress cover routine examination, both on starting primary education and on entering secondary education, analysis of the colour task at work, and the adoption of an enlightened system of colour coding.

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The proportion of various types of congenital color vision defects.

One hundred and three color vision defective subjects were screened from 3456 middle school students with pseudoisochromatic plate test. One hundred subjects out of them were further examined with a test battery including Panel D-15 and FM 100-hue test and Neitz anomaloscope test. It was found that there were 21 protanopes (P), 3 extremely protanomalous (EPA), 13 protanomalous (PA), 25 deutenopes (D), 5 extremely deuteranomalous (EDA), 28 deuteranomalous (DA), 6 unclassified subjects in our investigation. The proportion of various types of congenital color vision defects was P:EPA:PA:D:EDA:DA = 1.00:0.14:0.62:1.19:0.24:1.33.

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[Study on color misnaming among the congenital color vision anomalous--Part 1. The tendency in color misnomer].

I report the hue and the color misnomers of 16 subjects with protanopia (color misnomers: 500) and 66 subjects of deutanopia (color misnomers: 2,056), and the color misnomers used by over 10 subjects each and their numbers. Green was the most frequent misnomer, followed by grey, yellow-green, purple, and brown. The deutanopia patients frequently used the Munsell color notation RP for grey. Many of the subjects who misnamed 11 times or more failed the Panel D-15 test. They were diagnosed as having strong color anomaly in the Ohkuma isochromatic plates and in the Tokyo Medical College isochromatic plates. The misnomers were most frequent among the neighboring hues. The severer the anomaly, the further the separation from the test color, and then the misnomers crossed the achromatic confusion line. Judging from the misnomer variation, the color sense of color anomaly does not necessarily seem to be constant. Moreover, liaison was noticed among red, brown, green, or occasionally purple in terms of misnaming pattern. Grey and pink were also linked in misnaming. Lightness was considered to play a strong role in these confusions.

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Reversible colour vision defects in obstructive jaundice.

The ocular function of 14 non-alcoholic, high icteric patients with recent occlusion of the common bile duct and 3 patients with viral hepatitis with a cholestatic pattern was studied. By means of a colour vision test panel including the Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue test, 12 patients were initially classified as colour defective with a pattern of acquired colour vision deficiency (ACVD), predominantly of a tritan type. Visual acuity, visual field, slit lamp microscopy, intraocular pressure, ophthalmoscopy and tear secretion tests were normal, and all patients had normal levels of serum vitamin A. Retesting of 4 initially colour defective patients after disappearance of the obstructive jaundice showed a complete normalisation of the ACVD's. It is concluded, that the colour perception in patients with obstructive jaundice is related to the serum bilirubin level, and not to a deficiency of vitamin A.

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Nomograms for the assessment of Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue test scores.

Although the Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue test is a sensitive means of evaluating congenital and acquired color vision deficiencies, using the data it provides involves complex calculations. We have developed two nomograms that permit the clinician to determine quickly and easily whether a given score is normal for the patient's age and whether the difference between fellow eyes is within the normal range.

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Autosomal dominantly inherited macular dystrophy with preferential short-wavelength sensitive cone involvement.

We found an apparently inherited tritan-like color vision defect in five members of a family, spanning three generations. The defect was associated with mild macular pigmentary changes, poor foveolar reflexes, or slightly reduced visual acuity in four of the affected individuals. The inheritance pattern appeared to be autosomal dominant. Results of various color vision tests indicated preferential involvement of the short-wavelength sensitive cone system, with relative preservation of the middle- and long-wavelength sensitive cone systems. Both anomaloscope testing with larger (8-degree) fields and short-wavelength sensitive electroretinography indicated some short-wavelength sensitive cone system involvement beyond the central macula in the three affected individuals on whom testing was performed. The condition appeared to be a familial macular dystrophy with preferential short-wavelength sensitive cone involvement. The abnormal macular findings and mild reduction in visual acuity distinguish this condition from congenital tritanopia; the normal optic disks distinguish it from autosomal dominant optic atrophy.

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[Color vision in glaucoma].

The author presents an account on the results of examinations of colour vision in patients with ocular hypertension and open angle glaucoma using three tests according to Farnsworth-Munsell (100 Hue test, Roth's 28 Hue test, Lanthony's desaturated panel D-15). He proves significant deterioration of colour differentiation in groups of patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension as compared with a reference group and within the group. Although there is deterioration of colour differentiation in the entire spectrum, disorders in the blue-yellow and blue-green area predominate.

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The effect of restricted viewing time on the performance of colour defectives using the City University Colour Vision Test.

The effect of restricting viewing time to 3.75 ms on the performance of seven red/green colour defectives is studied using the City University Colour Vision Test. One further subject who was screened as colour-defective but not classified on the City plates was studied in the same way and results for this subject are presented separately. The results are compared to those for normal observers who exhibit a tritan-classified defect when viewing time is restricted to 3.75 ms.

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Color vision in albino subjects.

Color vision testing was performed on a group of ten black tyrosinase-positive albino patients and a group of normal subjects. Testing was accomplished by means of a Farnsworth-Munsell (F-M) 100-hue test and Nagel anomaloscope. As a group, the albino patients showed an increase in number of errors scored on the FM-100 hue test, without any specific axis in the majority of cases. Results on the Nagel anomaloscope showed a 'widening' into the red end of the Rayleigh equation. A possible explanation for this apparent widening is discussed, which emphasizes anticipated results of matching ranges obtained on extrafoveal cones.

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[Evaluation of the desaturated Panel D-15. II: Comparison between the desaturated Panel D-15 and Farnsworth 100-hue tests].

The color vision was examined in 319 subjects in a comparative manner by means of the desatured Panel D-15 and Farnsworth 100-hue test used as reference test. The results expressed by scoring, were as follows: 1) a strong correlation (r = 0.80) was evidenced between the 2 tests; 2) the probable scores of the desaturated Panel D-15 were predicted from the 100-hue scores, by means of a suitable regression equation; thus allowing the calculation of norms of the desaturated Panel D-15 by reference to the well-established norms according to age of the 100-hue test; 3) the normal or pathological character of the scores of the desaturated Panel D-15 was infered from these norms, and was in good agreement with the scores of 100-hue test (K = 0.68); 4) the normal or pathological character of the qualitative patterns of the desaturated Panel D-15 was also infered from the scores; so: the minor errors were normal from 30 years old patients; a single diametral error is normal; 3 or 4 diametral errors are normal from 65 years old patients.

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An averaging method for the interpretation of the Farnsworth-Munsell 100-Hue Test--I. Congenital colour vision defects.

A method is described for identifying polarity in Farnsworth-Munsell 100-Hue test data. The method is facilitated by the use of a micro-computer and involves the plotting of "averaged" scores for each cap of the test. Results are presented for 30 protanopes, 30 deuteranopes, 1 tritanope and 2 typical rod monochromats. Analysis of the results shows that the proposed technique is compatible with standard methods of interpreting 100-Hue plots and is suitable to use when error scores are high and when polarity is difficult to interpret.

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Color vision testing of healthcare personnel.

The purpose of the study was to identify and describe color vision testing of healthcare personnel who do glucose monitoring within a hospital. The subjects were 359 members of a nursing staff. Data were collected from nurses participating in a certification program for blood glucose monitoring. The lshihara plates were used to screen for a color vision deficiency. The results offered no evidence that screening of staff provided any benefit for patient care.

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Long wavelength pass filters designed for the management of color vision deficiencies.

This study reports on the effectiveness of long wavelength pass filters dispensed as tinted spectacles as an aid for individuals with congenital red-green color vision deficiencies. The effectiveness of the filters was evaluated by the performance on a series of clinical color vision tests and a questionnaire after the subjects had tried the lenses for 1 week. The lenses improved performance on color vision tests that required discrimination between large color differences, particularly between red and green hues. However, performance was degraded on tests which required fine color discrimination or used colors that were located parallel to the tritan confusion axis. The improved performance on certain tests was primarily based on brightness artificats induced by the filters, whereas the degraded performance on the other tests was due to the absorption of short- to midwavelength light by the filters. A slight majority (56%) of the subjects rated the filters as being moderate to highly effective in improving their color discrimination. Nevertheless, only 17% were interested in actually purchasing a pair. Common reasons for rejecting the filters were the color distortions produced by the red filters and fewer colors were actually perceived when wearing the filters.

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New method based on random luminance masking for measuring isochromatic zones using high resolution colour displays.

A new method of measuring normal hue discrimination ellipses and dichromatic zones using a high resolution colour monitor is described. The test involves the detection of chromatic bars on a grey background (x = 0.305, y = 0.323) having a luminance of 34 cd m-2. Elements of the background matrix of square checks are varied randomly in luminance in space and time to provide random luminance masking (RLM) which compensates for differences in the relative luminous efficiency of different observers. The measurement technique provides a rapid and comprehensive colour vision test. Typical results are presented for normal trichromats, protanopes and deuteranopes without RLM and with the RLM set of 25%. The size of the discrimination ellipse in normal observers is the same in both viewing conditions, but the use of the RLM technique reveals the extent of the isochromatic zones in colour deficient observers.

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[Mass screening of blue color vision in divers with the desaturated Lanthony-15-Hue Test].

We tested 1002 persons, 572 divers (including 38 who had diving accidents) and 430 nondivers, for defects of the blue-sensitive system during the years 1988 and 1989. Recent research has shown functional disorders of color vision in divers, linked to previously described alterations of the retinal capillary system and pigment epithelium. The desaturated Lanthony-15-HUE test was used as a screening method. No defect of the blue-sensitive system was found, either in divers or in nondivers. Our results are similar to those of other researchers. One exception was that we found no correlation between age and error score. We found no evidence for retinal damage caused by diving.

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Autosomal recessive incomplete achromatopsia with protan luminosity function.

A unique form of dichromatic color vision is described in a family with incomplete achromatopsia. In 1966, incomplete achromatopsia was diagnosed in 4 of 14 children of a consanguineous marriage. The 4 affected had best visual acuities of 6/60 or 6/180, pendular nystagmus, and aversion to bright lights. The ERG showed minimal photopic responses. No abnormality of rod function was present. There was a severe color vision defect. In 1976, one of the patients returned for further color testing. Color tests included measurement of the luminous efficiency function using heterochromatic flicker photometry and colorimetric evaluation. The luminous efficiency function resembled that of the protanope. From the colorimetric measurements, we conclude that the patient has a unique form of dichromatic color vision mediated by two visual photopigments: the normal MWS cone photopigment and a photopigment with the spectral characteristics of rhodopsin.

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