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- Nicholas J. RobertsNicholas J. RobertsChemistry Department, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, CanadaMore by Nicholas J. Roberts
- Toren HynesToren HynesChemistry Department, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, CanadaMore by Toren Hynes
- Devon StaceyDevon StaceyChemistry Department, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, CanadaMore by Devon Stacey
- Jennifer L. MacDonald*Jennifer L. MacDonald*E-mail: [email protected]Chemistry Department, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, CanadaMore by Jennifer L. MacDonald
Abstract
Colored indicators are often used in laboratory courses and academic/industrial research as a qualitative method to test experimental markers. While useful, these tools present challenges to those with color vision deficiency (CVD), who are unable to identify the same results as their peers. Despite this, there is currently a lack of perspective on how individuals with CVD navigate these color-based observations. This commentary presents the perspective of four individuals, three with CVD and one with trichromatic (normal) vision, on how easily colored indicators are identified and how we can address difficulties in a laboratory setting.
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Introduction
Figure 1
Figure 1. Three sets of tests (universal indicator: pH solution, pH paper, and pH strips) demonstrate the experimental view of individuals with trichromatic, protanopic, deuteranopic, and tritanopic color vision. The images were taken by the authors using a Samsung Galaxy 8 camera under lighting from a Neewer Ring Light (14 in., 36W, 5500K LED). Image filtering was applied to the images using ChromaticVision Simulator (16) to simulate protanopic, deuteranopic, and tritanopic color vision.
METHODS AND AUTHOR’S PERSPECTIVE
Figure 2
Figure 2. Three sets of tests (universal indicator: pH solution, pH paper, and pH strips) demonstrate experimental views of an individual with trichromatic vision.
Experience of Author with Trichromatic Vision
Universal Indicator pH Solution
Universal Indicator pH Paper
Universal Indicator pH Strips
Experience of Author with Dichromatic Vision: Protanopia
Universal Indicator pH Solution
Universal Indicator pH Paper
Universal Indicator pH Strips
Figure 3
Figure 3. Three sets of tests (universal indicator: pH solution, pH paper, and pH strips) demonstrate the experimental view of an individual with protanopic color vision.
Experience of Author with Dichromatic Vision: Deuteranopia
Universal Indicator pH Solution
Universal Indicator pH Paper
Universal Indicator pH Strips
Figure 4
Figure 4. Three sets of tests (universal indicator: pH solution, pH paper, and pH strips) demonstrating experimental view of an individual with deuteranopic color vision.
Experience of Author with Dichromatic Vision: Tritanopia
Universal Indicator pH Solution
Universal Indicator pH Paper
Universal Indicator pH Strips
Figure 5
Figure 5. Three sets of tests (universal indicator: pH solution, pH paper, and pH strips) demonstrate an experimental view of an individual with tritanopic color vision.
Summary
Discussion
Acknowledgments
The authors wish to acknowledge their past/present students in Chem 1011/1012 and Chem 1021/1022 and the First Year Lab Teaching Team for their conversation/feedback surrounding the use of indicators in our laboratory. The authors would like to extend their gratitude towards Dr. Gianna Aleman Milán and Dr. Saurabh Chitnis for their helpful feedback on the manuscript. The authors are also grateful for the financial support of Dalhousie University, and the Department of Chemistry for the indicators and materials.
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Figure 1
Figure 1. Three sets of tests (universal indicator: pH solution, pH paper, and pH strips) demonstrate the experimental view of individuals with trichromatic, protanopic, deuteranopic, and tritanopic color vision. The images were taken by the authors using a Samsung Galaxy 8 camera under lighting from a Neewer Ring Light (14 in., 36W, 5500K LED). Image filtering was applied to the images using ChromaticVision Simulator (16) to simulate protanopic, deuteranopic, and tritanopic color vision.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Three sets of tests (universal indicator: pH solution, pH paper, and pH strips) demonstrate experimental views of an individual with trichromatic vision.
Figure 3
Figure 3. Three sets of tests (universal indicator: pH solution, pH paper, and pH strips) demonstrate the experimental view of an individual with protanopic color vision.
Figure 4
Figure 4. Three sets of tests (universal indicator: pH solution, pH paper, and pH strips) demonstrating experimental view of an individual with deuteranopic color vision.
Figure 5
Figure 5. Three sets of tests (universal indicator: pH solution, pH paper, and pH strips) demonstrate an experimental view of an individual with tritanopic color vision.
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