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Hello, my little lights of the future.
Hello Dr. O.D.!
At L'École de la Vue, we know that
children love to draw.
That's why today, we're going to explore
the importance of colour vision.
Watch the board!
Colour vision is the ability to perceive the different
colours in nature and of objects around us.
Some people have difficulty seeing colours.
We sometimes say they are colour blind.
Good colour vision is needed for some professions,
like airplane pilot or police officer.
At a vision screening, optometrists use a colour test
where they ask children to identify numbers
or to follow the paths of different colours.
That's all for colour vision!
In closing, remember that in Quebec,
eye tests are free for children up to age 17.
Colour Vision Signs and Effects
An absence or poor perception of colour
can have an impact on learning at school.
Children may exhibit the following signs:
they confuse or don't recognize certain colours;
they draw with different colours than their peers.
It can be difficult for these children to count
or separate objects into collections
if the objects have the same shape and similar colours.
They may make mistakes in activities where colour
is important to carrying out the task.
Having to identify items using a colour-coded key or chart
may become a source of frustration.
Colours are fascinating, aren't they?
Yes, Dr. O.D.!
It’s important to remember that children
aren't able to tell by themselves
if they are perceiving colours properly.
That's why, at L'École de la Vue, we say that
before starting school, an eye test...
...is always best!