Does color blindness cause other health problems?

Does color blindness cause other health problems?

Red-green color blindness, the most common form, does not lead to additional vision loss or total blindness. But because the cone cells of the retina are also used to see fine details, people who are color blind may have vision that is less sharp. The other more rare forms of color vision can accompany other vision problems that do need to be taken care of by an eye doctor — especially in children. Anyone who suspects color blindness should start by scheduling an eye exam.

If you or your child is color blind, talk to your eye care provider about assistive aids that can help with your vision. If you ever notice other vision issues that come on suddenly and seem to be getting worse, reach out to your provider right away.