Effect of Colour Vision on Age Related Macular Degeneration

Authors: Partha Haradhan Chowdhury* and Brinda Haren Shah

Special Issue 2

Abstract

Purpose: Aim of the present study is to evaluate the color vision in subjects of Age Related Macular Degeneration Methods: A pilot, cross sectional, observational study was performed at tertiary eye care centers. Subjects with Age Related Macular Degeneration and age group of 40 to 65 were included in the study. Ocular as well as systemic pathology were excluded. Colour Vision was assessed with Farnsworth D 15 colour vision test. Results: 83 subjects were included in the study. Out of that 57% were males and 43% were females. Mean colour vision was considered for statistical analysis. It shows that Contrast Sensitivity is deteriorated to 1.5 in cases of Age Related Macular Degeneration. Conclusions: Mild to Moderate Tritanopia occurs in Age Related Macular Degeneration.

Keywords: Colour vision; Age Related Macular Degeneration

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