Is Your Color Vision Affecting Your Patient Care & Vein Treatment: A Surprising Connection

Are you a vein specialist or vascular surgeon who finds it difficult to identify those elusive reticular feeder veins? You're not alone! Many experts rely solely on bright lighting, but what if the problem lies deeper? Colour vision deficiency, often called colour blindness, affects nearly 10% of men and 1 in 200 women. It can significantly impact our ability to see those crucial blue reticular veins, even if we think our blue vision is normal. In this video, I share my personal journey with colour vision deficiency and how it affected my vein treatment practice for years. Discover how I finally made the connection and the incredible difference colour correction glasses have made. We'll discuss: The common misconception that bright lighting is enough Why some experts rely on transillumination devices like Veinlite The surprising prevalence of colour vision deficiency among healthcare professionals How red/green colour blindness can impact our perception of blue My own experience using colour vision correction glasses and the amazing results How you can test your own colour vision and explore potential solutions Whether you're a seasoned vein specialist or just starting out, this video could be a game-changer for your practice. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your skills and provide the best possible care for your patients. Take the Ishihara test and share your experience in the comments below! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any questions or concerns about your health. Thank you for joining me today. Please like, share, and subscribe for more informative content on vein health and treatment. Colour blindness in healthcare professionals https://www.nature.com/articles/s41433-019-0486-z Medical School Admission https://journalretinavitreous.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40942-023-00441-4 Subscribe to my newsletter https://www.veincare.academy/subscribe-now Check out my free guides https://www.veincare.academy/freebies Let's connect https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-haroun-gajraj/ 👉 Check out these links 🔗🔗🔗 👀 👀 🔗 https://www.veincare.academy/bas-2025-annual-conference 🔗 https://www.veincare.academy/ 🔗 https://www.veincare.academy/freebies 🔗 https://www.veincare.academy/blog 🔗 https://www.veincare.academy/subscribe-now 🔗 https://www.veincare.academy/bas-2024-annual-conference-video-recording 🔗 https://www.veincare.academy/bas-2025-annual-conference 🔗 https://www.veincare.academy/free-guide-to-short-wave-diathermy 🔗 https://www.veincare.academy/free-guide-how-to-inject-leg-spider-veins-and-blue-veins-by-microsclerotherapy