Beyond the Hues: Forensic Analysis and Restoration of Color Vision

Abstract

Objective: Main purpose of this study to assess transference of color blindness in genetic pedigree and to discuss as to how to cope with the challenge with color vision deficiency friendly techniques.
Study Design: Cross Sectional Study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the King Edward Medical University students from 1st year to final year from July 01, 2024 to 31st December 2024.
Methods: It was a cross-sectional observational study where Ishihara chart handouts were distributed among Medical University students. Any potential deficit whether complete or partial was duly noted as to identification of embedded numbers within colored dots with exclusion criteria were acquired color blindness, active ocular diseases, systemic diseases.
Results: According to these statistics male had predominance over females in being color blind. 2.2 % male had reported to be completely color blind, whereas 3 male candidates had color weakness. Only 1 female had red-green deficiency and 1 reported to be weakness in appreciating the colors overall.
Conclusion: Color blindness is predominantly expressive in males with consanguinity as a dominant inherent trait.