Color Blindness - National Eye Institute
WEBAug 5, 2024 · If you have color blindness, it means you see colors differently than most people. Most of the time, color blindness makes it hard to tell the difference between certain colors. Read about the types of color blindness and its symptoms, risk factors, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Types of Color Vision Deficiency - National Eye Institute
WEBAug 7, 2023 · Having color vision deficiency (also called color blindness) means you can’t see certain colors the way most people do — or you may not see color at all. Learn the basics about color vision deficiency. Different types of color vision deficiency cause problems with seeing different colors.
Causes of Color Vision Deficiency - National Eye Institute
WEBAug 7, 2023 · Having color vision deficiency (also called color blindness) means you can’t see certain colors the way most people do — or you may not see color at all. Learn the basics about color vision deficiency
Testing for Color Vision Deficiency - National Eye Institute
WEBLast updated: August 7, 2023. If color blindness runs in your family or if you think you or your child may have color blindness, talk with your eye doctor. They can give you or your child a simple vision test to check for color blindness. Read about the …
Study finds that special filters in glasses can help the color blind ...
WEBJul 13, 2020 · A new study found that special patented glasses engineered with technically advanced spectral notch filters enhance color vision for those with the most common types of red-green color vision deficiency (“anomalous trichromacy”).
Blindness Tables - National Eye Institute
WEBFeb 7, 2020 · 2000 U.S. prevalent cases of blindness (in thousands) by age, gender, and race/ethnicity. View tables showing prevalence rates of blindness in the United States.
National Eye Institute | National Eye Institute
WEBThe National Eye Institute (NEI) performs and supports vision research and education programs that protect and prolong vision. Learn about eye conditions, healthy eyes, vision studies, and grants for vision research.
Eye Health Data and Statistics | National Eye Institute
WEBJun 20, 2024 · By 2050, we expect the number of people with visual impairment or blindness to double. Our infographics help illustrate trends in eye disease prevalence and steps people can take to prevent eye conditions and diseases.
Stargardt Disease - National Eye Institute
WEBSep 29, 2021 · Stargardt disease can cause color blindness, so your eye doctor may also test your color vision. Fundus photography. Your eye doctor may take a photo of your retina to check for yellowish flecks on your macula.
Eye Conditions and Diseases - National Eye Institute
WEBSee tips about finding an eye doctor near you. Browse or search the National Eye Institute’s (NEI) resources about dozens of eye conditions and diseases. Get the basics about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments — or go in depth to see all the details.