AOHC Encore 2023-307 Color Vision: Standards, Testing and Rationale

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The video is a presentation by Jeff Weaver on color vision and its importance in various occupations. Weaver discusses the history of color vision testing, including the use of color tests in ancient China and the early research in experimental psychology. He highlights the importance of color vision in coding and transmitting messages, organizing complex visual displays, and evoking appropriate emotions. Weaver explains that color vision deficiency is more common in males, with around 8% of Caucasian males being color deficient. He emphasizes the importance of accurate testing, including the use of appropriate lighting, and discusses various color vision tests such as the Ishihara plates, HRR fourth edition, and color arrangement tests. Weaver also touches on the relevance of color vision testing in aviation and healthcare occupations. He concludes by stating that the primary concern in color vision testing should be safety and highlights the need for standards based on essential job functions. Weaver briefly mentions the use of accommodations for color deficiency, such as Enchroma lenses, but emphasizes that safety should be the primary consideration. The video presentation does not include any credits.

Keywords

color vision

occupations

color vision testing

coding

visual displays

color vision deficiency

males

Ishihara plates

aviation

safety