It is the deficiency in vision where certain colors cannot
be distinguished. This is an inherited condition that is more
prevalent among males.
What causes color blindness?
Retina has two types of cells called “Rods” and
“Cones”. While “Rods” are responsible
for night vision, “Cones” are responsible for
perceiving colors in the day or night. Degree of color blindness
depends on the functioning of the “Cones”.
What are the colors that affect the color- blind people?
Most common is problem in distinguishing between Red and Green,
also it can be Blue/Yellow.
What is the treatment for color blindness?
This frustrating condition has no treatment.
Do the color- blind people see only in Black and White
or Gray?
No, this is a misconception. Being totally color blind (monochromacy)
is extremely rare.
Types of color blindness?
Protanomaly (red-weakness) occurs in 1 out of 100 males. Deuteranomaly
(green-weakness) occurs in 5 out of 100 males. These are minor
sufferers as there is no dimming of hues.
Protanopia (the brightness of red, orange, and yellow is much
reduced compared to normal and may look like black or dark
gray) occurs in 1 out of 100 males.
Deuteranopia (they suffer the same hue discrimination problems
as the protanope, but without the abnormal dimming) occurs
in 1 out of 100 males.
Shortcomings due to color blindness?
The Protanopes and Deuteranopes are the real sufferers because
Orange, Yellow, Green, Red colors all mean nothing to them.
Also, Violet, Lavender, Purple, Blue may sound like too many
words for the same hue.
They can’t interpret traffic signal lights. They can’t
distinguish colors of foods, may not realize they are a bit
more burnt in the sun. They may wear mismatching clothes,
socks etc. Buying of clothes and color matching becomes a
challenge.
Now, are you perplexed with your color vision ability, go
ahead, take the video test for Color Blindness. Best wishes.
Use the Video: Color blindness test
Disclaimer: This video is not
physician tested. The video is included for your awareness.
Check your physician for real test.
Color related Terminologies: ALBINISM (or)
ACHROMIA
A person
or animal whose skin, hair, and eyes lack normal coloration
because of genetic factors. Albinos have a white skin, whitish
hair, and pink eyes,, Also, include plants lacking chlorophyll.
Disclaimer: The above content is provided
for information and awareness purpose only. It is not prescriptive
or suggestive or meant to replaces your qualified physician's
advice or consultation.
