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Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
The Official Journal of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
e-ISSN 2383-2894
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Prevalence of Color Vision Deficiency in Qazvin
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1Department of Ophthalmology , Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
2Gener al Physician , Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Andorra
3Department of Community Medicine , Qazvin University of Medical Sciences , Qazvin, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Department of Ophthalmology , Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran Email: barikani.a@gmail.com
Published online:Jan 21, 2013
Article type:Brief Report
Received:May 13, 2013
Accepted:May 28, 2012
How to Cite:Khalaj M, Mohammadi M, Barikani A. Prevalence of Color Vision Deficiency in Qazvin. Zahedan J Res Med Sci. 2013;16(1):e1767. doi:
Abstract
Background: Color vision deficiency (CVD) is an X chromosome-linked recessive autosomal dominant. Determine the prevalence of color blindness in Qazvin population.
Materials and Methods: In a cross sectional study color vision deficiency examined in 1853 individuals with age 10-25 years old who participated in private clinics and eye clinic of Bu-Ali hospital in Qazvin in 2010. The screening of color vision deficiency was performed using Ishihara test. Data were analyzed by SPSS-16 with χ2 test with p<0.05.
Results: Mean age of participant was 17.86±4.48 years. 59.5% of them were female. 3.49% of the total population had color vision deficiency that 0.93% and 2.56% were female and male respectively.
Conclusion: Color vision deficiency must be noticed by decision makers in health field for screen planning.
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