Suffer Color Blindness. Will It Be A Problem For My Higher Studies ?
Hi sir, I am AAAA and I am going to pursue my higher studies (phd) in chemical engineering. I got into one of IITs recently and have been asked to submit a medical certificate. I'm suffering from color blindness. Can you please tell that whether it is acceptable for higher studies ? Will it create any severe problem in my higher studies ?
As you might have known, color blindness is a lifelong condition and most people are able to adjust to it without difficulty or disability. People who are colorblind may not be able to get a job that requires the ability to see colors accurately. For example, electricians (color-coded wires), painters, fashion designers (fabrics), cooks (using the color of meat to tell whether it's done), chemical engineers (telling colors of chemical substances would not be an easy task) need to be able to see colors accurately. I feel that your color blindness might be a problem with pursuing your studies. But it is also important to understand there is severity criteria to be considered. I suggest you book an appointment with an ophthalmologist who may assist you with this and also provide you with a medical certificate.
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Suffer Color Blindness. Will It Be A Problem For My Higher Studies ?
Hello, Thanks for posting on HCM, As you might have known, color blindness is a lifelong condition and most people are able to adjust to it without difficulty or disability. People who are colorblind may not be able to get a job that requires the ability to see colors accurately. For example, electricians (color-coded wires), painters, fashion designers (fabrics), cooks (using the color of meat to tell whether it s done), chemical engineers (telling colors of chemical substances would not be an easy task) need to be able to see colors accurately. I feel that your color blindness might be a problem with pursuing your studies. But it is also important to understand there is severity criteria to be considered. I suggest you book an appointment with an ophthalmologist who may assist you with this and also provide you with a medical certificate. Hope this helps