Red-green colour blindness, do you have it?

This video educates a general audience regarding red-green colour blindness. It is also designed to help diagnose those that may be suffering from the condition. However, an official diagnosis from a doctor is recommended. The video presents information about colour vision, types of colour blindness, the inheritance of the condition, colour vision aids and an interview segment.

This video was made by McMaster students Meghna Annapoorna, Yueyang Bao, Andrea Krishnapillai, Sarah Longo and Tamara Mohanavathanan in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program.

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This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health.

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