Colour Vision Deficiencies VIII [Hardcover]

Colour Vision Deficiences VIII brings together information on the latest trends in the following areas of research: -Visual effects of intense lights; -Effects of intoxications on colour vision; -Ageing and vision; -Methods of examination; -Congenital defects; -Acquired defects; -Practical aspects; -Physiological bases.

This volume is a natural follow-up on Volumes VI and VII published in 1981 and 1983 respectively by Dr. W. Junk Publishers.

Proceedings of the Eighth Symposium of the International Research Group on Colour Vision Deficiences held at the Palais des Papes, Avignon, France, June 23-26, 1985

Colour Vision Deficiences VIII brings together information on the latest trends in the following areas of research: -Visual effects of intense lights; -Effects of intoxications on colour vision; -Ageing and vision; -Methods of examination; -Congenital defects; -Acquired defects; -Practical aspects; -Physiological bases.

This volume is a natural follow-up on Volumes VI and VII published in 1981 and 1983 respectively by Dr. W. Junk Publishers.

1. Obituaries.- Dr W.S. Stiles (19011985).- Yves Le Grand (19081986).- 2. Visual Effects of Intense Lights.- Intense spectral light induced color blindness in Rhesus monkeys (invited paper).- A case of blue-yellow defect induced by intense blue light.- Colour vision changes following different types and amounts of argon laser photocoagulation in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.- 3. Effects of Intoxications on Colour Vision.- Colour vision deficiencies caused by pharmacotherapy (invited paper).- Cone interactions in drug-induced retinal dysfunctions.- Colour vision in patients suspected of intoxication.- Color vision test with standard Pseudoisochromatic Plates Part 2 for Ethambutol-induced optic neuropathy.- On the assessment of visual impairment in drug-addicts: Colour discrimination versus eye masculal£$