ypes of Color Blindness
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Color blindness – or color vision deficiency (CVD) – affects approximately 8% of men and 0.5% of women.[1] Broadly, there are four types of color blindness (it’s not just seeing in shades of grey) and we have some pictures to show you what each looks like.
Total Color Blindness
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We’ll cover this one first because while it exists, it only occurs in 0.00003% of the world’s population.[2]
Deuteranomalia
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About 4.63% of men unknowingly suffer from this form of color blindness, making it the most common form. Colors, especially reds and greens, will seem faded or lack their natural brightness.
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Protanopia
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1% of men have this less common form of color blindness. There seems to be a greater contract in Protanopia because while all reds and greens will lack brightness, other colors such as yellows and blues tend to stay the same.
Tritanopia
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This form of color blindness affects both men and women equally, but rarely and at very minimal levels. People will this CVD perceive the world in tones of pink and green.
Colorblind Comparisons
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By recognizing and accommodating differences in perception, we foster a world where everyone’s unique strengths and perspectives are celebrated, contributing to a more compassionate and harmonious society.
