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Colour blindness

2016-11-21 14:34:54
Regarding colour blindness . I casually took colour blindness test online threw some website and I found that I could not read some of the numbers in circles ,is this a serious problem,is there a treatment . I am preparing for govt exams where this might be a problem. I already have eye sight minus 4 i can't see distant objects
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Colour blindess is genetic disorder & always  manifests in male only,female only carrier.you have to choose your profession accordingly .Colour blind persons are not eligible for rly driver surgeon pilot & army etc,there is no restriction for class 1&2officers.you are using -4Dat age of 17 yrs.In male myopic power increases upto20-21 yrs,so have yeary check up of your eye till 22-23yrs

Answered2016-11-22 09:03:25

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hello there are few plates which are for illitrate people....no number is printed on those plates but a specific design kindly consult local ophthalmologist and get colour vision checked

Answered2016-11-22 05:22:05

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Colour blindness is genetic.It has no known treatment.In Some Government jobs ,especially for Class1 officers,it is not permissible.
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Confirm it with a checkup by eye specialist.
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Know the grade of colour blindness

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After confirmation by Ophthalmologist you can go for X chrome lenses.

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