Understanding Color Blindness: Can Special Glasses Help in Taiwan?
Color blindness issues I would like to ask about a potential color vision deficiency issue I seem to have. I saw online that there are glasses available in the United States that can correct color blindness and color vision deficiencies, allowing users to regain their color perce...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello: It seems that this type of glasses is not available in Taiwan. I apologize for not being able to provide you with information. Sincerely, Dr. Komei Lan, Ophthalmologist.[Read More] Understanding Color Blindness: Can Special Glasses Help in Taiwan?
Understanding Color Vision Deficiency: Military Exam Implications and Solutions
Regarding color vision deficiency..? Hello Dr. Ke: I have a question regarding my color vision deficiency. 1. If I want to apply for a military academy, will I be disqualified during the medical examination at the military hospital if I cannot identify certain colors on the Ishih...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello~~~ 1. Eligibility for military academy applicants: I'm not sure if there are restrictions for color weakness; if there are restrictions, then being unable to distinguish colors on a color blindness test indicates color weakness. 2. I suspect you may have red-green colo...[Read More] Understanding Color Vision Deficiency: Military Exam Implications and Solutions
Understanding Acquired Color Vision Deficiency: Insights and Options
Please ask your question? I recently noticed that my red-green color perception is abnormal. Is it possible that this is due to acquired neurological changes? In general, I can distinguish basic red and green colors, but when it comes to "light red and light green" or &...
Dr. Hu Yusheng Reply:
Dear Mr. XXX, Hello. Color blindness can indeed occur due to acquired conditions. In your case, it is quite easy to determine whether you have color blindness. Clinically, the Ishihara test (15 plates for color vision testing) has a high sensitivity for diagnosing color blindnes...[Read More] Understanding Acquired Color Vision Deficiency: Insights and Options
Understanding Color Blindness, Color Weakness, and Color Perception
What are the differences between color blindness, color weakness, and color discrimination ability? Dear Dr. Huang, Could you please explain the differences between color blindness, color weakness, and normal color vision? Where can I find reference materials (both in Chinese an...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
Complete inability to distinguish colors, such as in the case of traffic lights, is referred to as color blindness. On the other hand, color weakness refers to a condition where an individual has difficulty perceiving certain colors but can still see some. Both conditions are req...[Read More] Understanding Color Blindness, Color Weakness, and Color Perception
Understanding Color Blindness: Differences Between Red and Green Types
What is color blindness? What is color blindness? What is the difference between red and green color blindness?
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
Subject: Color Blindness. Description: Color blindness refers to a condition where an individual's perception of colors differs from that of the general population. Normally, individuals possess three types of cone cells for color vision: blue, green, and red. Those lacking ...[Read More] Understanding Color Blindness: Differences Between Red and Green Types
Understanding Color Vision Deficiency: Can You Take the Test with Glasses?
Color vision Is there a severity to red-green color deficiency? I have this minor issue... My color discrimination is generally the same as that of others, and it only shows up during health examinations. I want to take a civil service exam. Doctor, if color blindness is a restri...
Dr. Zhang Yuanze Reply:
Generally speaking, color blindness varies in severity. The milder form is referred to as color weakness, where individuals can still distinguish colors, although they may struggle with certain shades of red. If you are considering applying for a civil service position, it is adv...[Read More] Understanding Color Vision Deficiency: Can You Take the Test with Glasses?