Question 1

i have to do a genetic disorder report for class and was debating between color blindness and hemophilia. what are your opinions?

Accepted Answer

Both interesting: These are both fascinating diseases and the subject of much inquiry.  Look on wikipedia and you will find much to talk about.  The issues are quite different but the underpinning for each is genetic.  The hemophilia has had impacts on history such as the family of queen victoria.  Color deficiency has caused some famous accidents.   Have fun.

Question 2

what is the rate of occurrence of color blindness in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Rates: Occurrence is the number used to show how many new cases of something are diagnosed per year. Prevalence is the number of actual cases of the diagnosed condition present at any one time. Approximately 1 in every 75 people have a diagnosis of "color blindness.".

Question 3

is it common to develop color blindness in your mid 20's?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Color deficiency is inherited at birth.  A few global diseases of the retina and rare strokes of the brain can affect color vision in an adult, but these are rare.

Question 4

signs of child being color blind?

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Depends upon age: Obviously inability to distinguish between red / green colors. Some have trouble with blue/yellow. It does assume the child knows his colors. I am not aware of a condition where no colors are seen. These are usually specific to certain colors.

Question 5

how to determine if someone is color blind?

Accepted Answer

Testing: The most common type of "color blindness" is red-green color deficiency. Blue-yellow deficiency or true color blindness (achromatopsia) are rare. Color testing can identify which. The problem is a lack of certain types of cones or their opsins (light-sensitive compounds). Red-green deficiency can be adapted to fairly easily and is not very limiting, but the others can significantly impact vision.

Question 6

what happens when you go completely color blind?

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No good: If you are progressively losing your ability to distinguish different colors at your young age, you need to seek medical attention.
"normal" color blindness is present at birth and not progressive.

Question 7

what are the different ways to being color blind?

Accepted Answer

Mostly congenital: Color blindness (actually color confision) is not uncommon, being present from birth in 6% of males and .6% of females. It can also be aquired rarely, with disease of the optic nerve or macula.

Question 8

what exactly are the different ways to being color blind?

Accepted Answer

Varied: The most common type of "color blindness" is red-green color deficiency. Blue-yellow deficiency or true color blindness (achromatopsia) are rare. Color testing can identify which. The problem is a lack of certain types of cones or their opsins (light-sensitive compounds). Red-green deficiency can be adapted to fairly easily and is not very limiting, but the others can significantly impact vision.

Question 9

is color blindness common?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: About 8% of males and 1% of females have some degree of color perception dysfunction. So it is sort of common but not the majority.  It is inherited so the family connection is important and can be traced.

Question 10

is color blindness reversible ?

Accepted Answer

May be : There two main kind of color blindness one genetic in nature and the other acquired, the genetic one is not revisable, the second in some cases it is.

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