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Color Vision
Pages 29-32

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... Judd; "Comparative Photointerpretation from Panchromatic, Color, and Ektachrome Infrared Photography," ~ Anson; "Color, Pattern, and Related Visual Influences in Architecture," J.E. Flynn; and "Color in Architecture," W
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... It is extremely important that color vision testing devices be validated before being adopted for screening; this requires demonstration that a test actually does identify and discriminate among color vision deficiencies as required for a particular occupational task Some, but not all, commercially available tests have been adequately validated. This information, however, may not be available from any single source, making it difficult for users to decide what tests are most appropriate for their needs.
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