Color Blindness

Color blindness is incredibly common, impacting millions of people in the world. Many people have no idea that they are color blind and are not seeing the wide breadth of color that others see. At Clinton Eye Associates, we have been helping residents of Clinton, CT determine whether or not they are colorblind for many years. If you suspect your acre color blind, here's what you need to know.

Who Can Be Color Blind?

Men and women of all ages can be color blind, but the condition is much more common in men than in women. Often, people discover they are color blind when they are children and can adapt to this difference early on. In other cases, people do not realize they are color blind until they are adults.

What Does Color Blindness Involve?

For most people, being color blind means they are unable to see all colors. Some people might struggle to differentiate between different colors when they see them. The two most common types of color blindness are red-green color blindness and blue-yellow color blindness.

Is Your Child Color Blind?

An optometrist is often the first to notice color blindness in children. If you think your child is exhibiting symptoms of color blindness, consult with an optometrist to diagnose the condition. In many cases, color blindness is confused with different types of learning disorders, so having the appropriate knowledge will be helpful. For instance, a teacher who knows your child is color blind may be less likely to use certain types of colors in the classroom. This ensures your child does not miss out on crucial information.

Can Color Blindness Be Cured?

While there is not a cure for color blindness, there are a few options available to help. Some glasses can be used to address some vision issues, but in other cases, building awareness of the issue is the most important thing. With knowledge of the impairment, you can adjust in your life as necessary.

Schedule an Eye Exam with Our Optometrist in Clinton, CT

Clinton Eye Associates in Clinton CT can help you identify color blindness. If you think you might be color blind, contact our office today for an eye exam. We can help you diagnose the issue and help you move forward. Call us today at (860) 669-2020 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our eye doctor.  

EnChroma Eyeglasses for Color Blindness Now Available in Clinton, Connecticut

Are You Color Blind, Do You Know Someone That Is? Clinton Eye Associates Can Help.

Facts about Color Blindness and EnChroma

There are an estimated 300 million people in the world with color vision deficiency.

• 1 in 12 men are color blind (8%).
• 1 in 200 women are color blind (0.5%).

Color blindness, or color vision deficiency (CVD), is typically inherited genetically and carried recessively on the X chromosome. While color blindness is often considered a mild disability, studies estimate that two-thirds of people with CVD feel it's a handicap. Red-green color blindness doesn't mean only color confusion with red and green colors; much of the color spectrum can cause confusion.

Enchroma glasses are the only specialty eyewear that alleviate red-green color blindness, enhancing colors without compromising color accuracy. Enchroma started in 2010, after ten years of R&D.

Did You Know?

Many people with color blindness cannot tell that the power connector on a MacBook changes color. Lots of color blind people are surprised to find out that peanut butter is not green.