Color blindness
Also called: color vision deficiency
A reduced ability to distinguish between certain colors.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging not required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
The condition is often inherited. Other causes include certain eye diseases and medications. More men than women are affected.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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