ABSTRACT
AIM:Present a new computer-adapted color vision test (NCACVT) and explain its reliability and value in practical application.METHODS:Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue test (FM100HT) and Holmgren tests had been modified and adapted to computer application.Classic method of Ishihara pseudoisochromatic plate test (IPPT)was assumed to be a convenient screening tool for color blindness;therefore the subjects were dassified as color defective group(Group I)and control group(Group Ⅱ)according to the Ishihara test results.Group I Consisted of color defective 13 subjects(12M,1F)aged between 19-29(median 21)years old and Group Ⅱ consisted of non defected control group of 13 subjects(8M,5F)aged between 19-28(median 22)years old.In order to investigate color sensitivity in both of groups,all subjects were tested with both FM100HT and NCACVT.The findings from the classical IPPT,FM100HT,and NCACVT methods were statistically compared.The error scores of NCACVT and FM100HT in two groups were analyzed by using Mann-Whitney V Test.RESULTS:The differences in error scores were statistically significant respectively (V=169,P＜O.05;U=153 P＜O.05).The cut-off point for diagnosing color vision deficiency according to NCACT Was found 23 by using receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC).According to cut-off error score of 23,NCACVT was found 100% sensitive and 100% specific in screening color vision deficiency.CONCLUSION:These features make this test a dependable,original ophthalmic practicaI screening test according to Harper & Reeves.
