[Color vision test for detection and evaluation of dyschromatopsia].
METHODS
The color vision test for diagnosis and evaluation of the dyschromatopsias consists of a set of 92 colored test charts of the pseudochromatic type, a lamp and a test report giving a graphic image of the sensitivity to color deficiency.


RESULTS
The test makes it possible to identify each neutral zone of all types of dyschromatopsia, places the neutral zone within the color spectrum and establishes its extent according to 6 axes (Protan, Deutan, Tritan, Tetartan, Scotopic and Monochromatic) and 10 levels. The visual sensitivity to color is measured on a 10 point scale, just as visual acuity is. Between a normal sensitivity to color, which is marked 1, and an anopia (i.e complete lack of visual sensitivity to color along one axis), marked 0, there are 9 intermediary levels marked 0.9; 0.8: 0.7; 0.6: 0.5; 0.4; 0.3; 0.2 and 0.1.


CONCLUSIONS
Testing is important for all kinds of eye diseases or common diseases which affect eyesight making possible not only early diagnosis of a disease but also treatment follow-up.
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Service d'Ophtalmologie, C.H.U. de Nice.
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D003119:Color Perception Tests; D003117:Color Vision Defects / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans