7.3 Classification of Acquired Colour Vision Defects
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This article is from the Vision and Eye Care FAQ, by grants@research.canon.com.au (Grant Sayer) with numerous contributions by others.
7.3 Classification of Acquired Colour Vision Defects
Acquired colour vision problems can be the result of lesions of the macula,
optic nerve, or visual cortex. Also changes in the optical media, eg cataract
changes, or toxic effects of chemicals can alter colour perception.
Acquired colour vision defects are generally asymmetrical in the two eyes,
eg affecting red-green as well as yellow-blue, while also there may be
other defects of visual function ( visual field defects).
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