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| Open Access | EVALUATING THE FREQUENCY OF COLOR VISION DEFECTS IN ADULTS: A STUDY IN DISTRICT GILGIT, GILGIT-BALTISTAN, PAKISTAN
SAMIRA HUSSAIN , DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES KARAKORUM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY GILGIT, PAKISTANAbstract
This study examines the prevalence and types of color vision defects (CVD) among adults in District Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. A cross-sectional survey was conducted, including a representative sample of adult participants who underwent standardized color vision testing. The results were analyzed to determine the prevalence of CVD, identify the types of color vision deficiencies, and assess gender-based variations. The findings offer insights into the prevalence of CVD in this specific region, contributing to a broader understanding of visual health in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Keywords
Color vision defects (CVD), Prevalence, Visual impairment, Color vision testing, Color blindness, Ishihara test, Adult population
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