How To Manage Being Color Blind
Color blindness is a term used to describe various forms of color vision deficiencies. Individuals with the condition have problems with cells in the retina that detect color. These cells are called cones, and they contain the pigments that allow everyone to see color. Color deficiency or color blindness is the result of a missing or malfunctioning pigment(s). Patients with color deficiencies don’t see certain colors in the same way most individuals see them. These deficiencies diminish the patient's ability to see colors or distinguish between two colors. Some individuals may not see color at all, which is a condition known as achromatopsia or total color blindness. Cataracts, genetics, or age can cause color blindness. It can also be caused by damage to the eye, optic nerve, or areas of the brain that process color. The most common forms of color blindness are hereditary and include red-green color blindness or blue-yellow color blindness. Sufferers are unable to see shades of these colors. Most patients who are colorblind can adapt. Learn how now.