Color Perception Test

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Synonym/Acronym:
Color blindness test, Ishihara color perception test, Ishihara pseudoisochromatic plate test.

Rationale
To assist in the diagnosis of color blindness.

Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.

Normal Findings

  • Normal visual color discrimination; no difficulty in identification of color combinations.

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A

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Synonym/Acronym:
Color blindness test, Ishihara color perception test, Ishihara pseudoisochromatic plate test.

Rationale
To assist in the diagnosis of color blindness.

Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.

Normal Findings

  • Normal visual color discrimination; no difficulty in identification of color combinations.

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A

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