How Effective are Indicators for Individuals with Color Vision Deficiency? (Journal Article)

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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.