Color vision is the ability of an organism or machine to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths (or frequencies) of the light they reflect, emit, or transmit. Colors can be measured and quantified in various ways; indeed, a human's perception of colors is a subjective process whereby the brain responds to the stimuli that are produced when incoming light reacts with the several types of cone photoreceptors in the eye. Some people are not able to see the differences between some or all colors that other people can distinguish. They see less shades of color and often falsely identify particular colors. These individuals suffer from a certain degree of color vision deficiency, or color blindness. Persons with color vision deficiency may encounter serious difficulties when seeking a job. There are several jobs where proper color vision is a must. Imagine a colorblind person painting your house, coloring your hair, arranging flowerbeds in your garden or designing your webpage. Proper color vision is especially important when you are driving or want to use a pedestrian crossing equipped with traffic lights. Color vision deficiency is considered to be a hereditary disorder, mostly affecting men. Estimates vary but it is believed that about 6-8% of men suffer from some degree of color vision deficiency, while less than 1% of women is affected by this disorder. On the next page you’ll find 10 images which may help you to assess whether you are able to see colors correctly.
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