DR. JAMEEL FATEMA

Dr. PRABHUGOUDA B. LINGADALLI, Dr. ZAMEER-UL-HASAN GOLEWALE, Dr. MADHU PATIL

Abstract

Colour vision deficiency(CVD) in pre employment population is reported in males(8%),while under reported in post employment,although occupationally impairing.Perceptions of CVD patients determine their QOL

•To determine prevalence of & awareness of CVD in employees,Cross sectional study was conducted (August ‘19 –January’20),in a tertiary hospital.Consecutive individuals under ABY were enrolled,excluding visual acuity<6/9, ocular trauma-surgery,anti TB drugs.Binocular colour vision testing(BCVA) by ischihara’s chart-38 plates & CVD awareness were assessed •1151(1135 males,16 females)were studied,age (22-47 years,34.3±7), job duration 2-27 years.CVD was observed in 7.4%(85) males(RGW-5.3%, RGB-2.1%),0% females.Among 85 CVD males,29% had colour task impairment & 0% had awareness of CVD status,sibling CVD status,Sibling ever tested,inheritability, treatability •CVD prevalence similar to general population, warrants effective preemployment screening and post employment rehabiltation.

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