Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Colour blindness

N Gordon1

  • 1Huntlywood, Wilmslow, UK.

Public Health
|May 15, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Understanding color vision, including red-green color blindness, is crucial for career choices. Early vision screening at school entry can prevent disadvantages for affected children.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Identifying genetic loci associated with an increased risk for early-onset colorectal cancer.

Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2024
Same author

Nitrogen and fatty acid rumen metabolism in cattle offered high or low polyphenol oxidase red clover silage.

Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience·2018
Same author

Automated circuit fabrication and direct characterization of carbon nanotube vibrations.

Nature communications·2016
Same author

Hemostatic effects of two desogestrel-containing combined oral contraceptive regimens: a multinational, multicenter, randomized, open-label study.

Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology·2016
Same author

Anti-Cancer Treatments in Elderly (≥75 Years Old) Patients: A Retrospective Analysis.

Value in health : the journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research·2016
Same author

Improved upper limits on the stochastic gravitational-wave background from 2009-2010 LIGO and Virgo data.

Physical review letters·2014
Same journal

Comment on 'Global inequities in hepatitis B and C genomic surveillance revealed through an interactive data integration dashboard'.

Public health·2026
Same journal

A global systematic review and meta-analysis on preterm birth and air pollution exposure.

Public health·2026
Same journal

Comment on 'Multidomain expert evaluation of leading large language models as providers of vaccination and preventive medicine information'.

Public health·2026
Same journal

Impact of the Italian antimicrobial resistance National Action Plan on antibiotic consumption in primary care: An interrupted time series analysis from 1999 to 2024.

Public health·2026
Same journal

Prohibition isn't protection: Biosecurity without verification.

Public health·2026
Same journal

A novel maternal and newborn health composite indicator using national health surveys from low- and middle-income countries: Validation and association with infant mortality.

Public health·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Human color vision relies on detecting combinations of red, green, and blue light.
  • Red-green color blindness, an X-linked inherited condition, is the most prevalent type, with other forms also existing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the physiology of color vision and its defects.
  • To review methods for testing color vision in children.
  • To explore the impact of color vision deficiencies on education and career choices.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on color vision physiology and testing.
  • Analysis of inheritance patterns for color blindness.
  • Discussion of educational challenges and career implications for colorblind individuals.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Color vision defects, particularly red-green color blindness, have significant implications for career selection.
  • Current literature lacks extensive data on educational difficulties faced by colorblind children, suggesting individual variability.
  • Testing for color vision defects is recommended during secondary schooling for career guidance.

Conclusions:

  • Early identification of color vision defects through school entry testing is essential to prevent potential disadvantages for affected children.
  • While educational challenges are often individualized, career choices necessitate awareness and testing of color vision deficiencies.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand and address the educational impact of color vision impairments.