Question 1

i took ishihara plate test on internet and it shows that i have red color blind (protanopia). what can cause it, and what can be done about it?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: Color vision is controlled by a gene on the x-chromosome. Females xx and males xy, making males more likely to be color blind.

Of the different types, red/green is the most common, with red being a sub-type of this.

You should see an ophthalmologist for an evaluation. If you are just now discovering this, it seems like you are pretty well adapted to your situation.

Question 2

what is the difference between deuteranopia vs protanopia?

Accepted Answer

Dimmed bright colors: Protanopes lack long-wavelength-sensitive cones & are unable to distinguish between colors in the green–yellow–red part of the spectrum. Also the brightness of red, orange, & yellow is much reduced. Deuteranopes lack medium-wavelength cones; they have the same hue discrimination problems as the protanope, but without the abnormal dimming. Both have red-green colorblindness.

Question 3

what is the difference between deuteranopia and protanopia?

Accepted Answer

Color blindness: Deuteranopia is the more common type of color blindness with loss of green sensitivity--present in 1% of males and does not dim the vision.  Protanopia is less common and is more severe with loss of red sensitivity and some dimming of vision.  Both are X-chromosome linked.

Question 4

what's deuteranopia and deuteranomaly, protanopia and protanomaly?

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Color defects: These are terms for inherited color deficiencies:  deutero refers to red-green confusion and protan refers to yellow-blue confusion.  Opias have absolute confusion and anomalies have partial confusion.

Question 5

please advise what is the difference between deuteranopia and deuteranomaly, protanopia and protanomaly?

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Complex: There are three colored light receptors.  If one is substituted with the color of another that is termed "opia" and is the more extreme form.  If the spectrum of one set is shifted but still picks up some of what it is supposed to receive that is "anomaly".  These people can recognize more colors.  "deutero" is red-green mix; "proto" is yellow blue mix.   I call these deficiencies; not blindness.

Question 6

test question please ignore

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Question 7

what is indirect combs test?

Accepted Answer

Blood test.: It is performed to detect antibodies in the blood. It is commonly used for blood transfusion related tests and prenatal testing of pregnant women usually with rh negative blood group.
For additional details please check at http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/coombs_test.

Question 8

what are the tests for shock?

Accepted Answer

Clinical diagnosis: Low blood pressure, rapid thready pulse, peripheral vasoconstriction, cold clammy skin are usual manifestations of shock.  In septic shock the skin may be flushed rather than cold and clammy.
No lab tests are needed for this diagnosis.

Question 9

what kinds of tests do i need?

Accepted Answer

Depends on age: If you are a healthy young man, blood pressure, weight and height may be all you need. If you are a woman over 21, you should have pap smears. Lipids should be checked after age 25, and women over 40 should have mammograms.

Question 10

are fingerstick tests accurate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if done right: There are certain techniques that have to be observed, such as not squeezing the finger, etc. That must be observed.  If everything is done right the resultant blood test results are quite accurate. The fingerstick blood sugars are one of the most important things that a diabetic can doo help him/herself.

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I took ishihara plate test on internet and it shows that i have red color blind (protanopia). what can cause it, and what can be done about it?

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What is the difference between deuteranopia and protanopia?

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What's deuteranopia and deuteranomaly, protanopia and protanomaly?

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Please advise what is the difference between deuteranopia and deuteranomaly, protanopia and protanomaly?

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Test question please ignore

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