What
is Color Blindness?
Color blindness is a
genetic condition characterized by the inability to see certain colors. People
with color blindness are unable to see red, green, blue, or mixtures of these
colors.
Most people with color
blindness can see some color.. Very few people with color blindness can see no
color at all. Males are much more likely to be colorblind than females.
Color blindness may lead
to additional vision loss or total blindness.
If you believe you may be
colorblind, you should see an eye doctor immediately.
Color blindness is also
called abnormal color vision and/or color vision problem.
What
Causes Color Blindness?
Color blindness results
from an absence or malfunction of certain color-sensitive cells in the retina.
The retina is the nerve layer at the back of the eye that converts light into
nerve signals that are sent to the brain.
Color blindness may be
inherited from your parents.
How
is Color Blindness Diagnosed?
Color blindness is
diagnosed by a series of tests.
Treatment
options?
Unfortunately, color
blindness cannot be treated. However, some tinted eyeglasses may help colorblind
people to see better.
Side
Effects of Color Blindness?
If color blindness is
present at birth, it usually does not lead to additional vision loss or total
blindness. In some cases, vision may less sharp than people that are not
colorblind.
