Comments on: Color Blindness Testing Poster for Children

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:51:00 +0000

I have this poster & have put it before many guests to mixed effect. Lighting plays a huge part in it – but it’s not an “easy read” to anyone (unlike the “key” illustration which plays up all the things in this boldly.) Single & double numbers are sprinkled all over it & with great concentration & bright light, even this “strong” Deutan color defected sufferer can see some of them. It was cool finding that viewing this through one theatrical lighting gel sample strip entitled “Sangria” magically made everything pop right out. I should try buying a sheet of that to attach to an inexpensive face shield/headgear cap when going on a Spring or Fall nature hike so as to experience the idea of the expensive color-correction lenses – on the cheap. :-)

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:55:25 +0000

Actually I purchased this poster a few years back and it does work better in person than online. Just looking at the image provided here will not determine if you are colorblind but if you suspect you might be perhaps you should consult a doctor. They should be able to determine if you are colorblind and which type of colorblindness you have. This image is based on the Ishihara test (the one where numbers are “hidden” in circles of spots) and was designed to help determine if children are color blind. You can become color blind later in life by damaging your eyes, say from sun or injury.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sat, 09 May 2009 10:37:24 +0000

I can’t see a darn thing in that poster, and i’m definitely not colorblind. I suspect it works better when it is full sized.

By: Haidar Al-Saimary

Haidar Al-Saimary — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:59:03 +0000

Unfortunately, i am color blind i have been color blind since i was 6 years of my age and now i am 16 years of age still cant see it and i am doing a Gene tic’s Assessment and i need to know how you become color blind ;).

By: adam clarke

adam clarke — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:54:18 +0000

these tests are silly, i can’t see the images at all, but colourblindness does not affect any part of my everyday life. I want to join the fire brigade, will these tests affect my chances?