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At approximately age 65 (and that is an average) there is a gradual yellowing
of the lens of the eye. It is referred to as the "ginger-ale
affect." This is not to be confused with cataracts, and
not everyone is affected at exactly the same time or in the same way.
As the yellowing descends over the eye, it is the cool
colors, blue, blue-green, green and blue purple that are most
affected. They will appear somewhat "murky" and not clearly
defined, especially when used in combinations with each other. Naturally,
sufficient lighting is always an issue in viewing colors as poor lighting
can cause visibility or misinterpretation problems beginning as early
as age 50. So it is not only the senior citizens who are affected, but
the aging boomers as well.
Portions reproduced from "THE
COLOR ANSWER BOOK" with the permission of Leatrice Eiseman.
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