Color Blindness Directory
Color blindness, also called color vision problem, is a condition that makes seeing color, specifically red, green, or blue or a mix of these colors, difficult. It’s rare that a person sees no color at all. A color vision problem can change your life. It makes it harder to learn and read, and you may not be able to have certain careers. But children and adults with color vision problems can learn to make up for their problems seeing color. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about color blindness what it looks like, how to live with it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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What You Need to Know About Color Blindness Tests
Being color blind isn’t black and white. Learn all about color blindness tests and how to get them.
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Understanding the Basics of Vision Problems
From nearsightedness to glaucoma, get the basics on vision problems from the experts at WebMD.
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Understanding Symptoms of Vision Problems
Get a list of symptoms for various vision problems from the eye experts at WebMD.
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What Is Color Blindness?
WebMD explains color blindness, a condition in which a person -- males, primarily -- cannot distinguish colors.
Features
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: Guide to Colorblindness
In most cases, colorblindness doesn’t mean you don’t see colors at all. Find out more about this condition, how it happens, and how you handle it.
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Slideshow: Embarrassing Male Body Problems
Belly fat, back hair, drenching sweat, and a bright red nose are among the male body problems seen in this slideshow. Pictures help explain the causes and solutions.
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Slideshow: What Eye Problems Look Like
What do nearsightedness, farsightedness, or going blind look like? See these views and take an eye test in this slideshow from WebMD's medical editors.