color blindness
a reduced ability to distinguish between certain colors
Signs
not being able to see colors
Treatment/ Medication/ Surgery
Treatment- there is no current treatment because its not something you can control whether you get it or not.
Medication- there is also no medication for color blindness
Surgery- there is a laser eye surgery you can get, but some people say they are unhappy because it changes the way they see the world.
Prevention
color blindness is a hereditary condition, therefor there is no way to prevent it.
Organizations
- color blindness awareness
- the voice of the nations blind
- ACB
Statistics
Color blindness is very common, there is more than 3 million cases a year.
Color blindness is more common in men because its carried on the x chromosome
healthy tips for pregnant women
- follow the nutrition guides
- don't drink, smoke, or do drugs
- decorate infants room with bright colors to help stimulate there vision