Color Blindness

Common Eye Conditions, Vision ImpairmentBy buenavistaeyecMay 18, 2023Leave a comment

Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, occurs when an individual cannot distinguish between certain colors like red and green or, less commonly, blue and yellow. Cause of Color Blindness Light-sensitive tissue, the retina, lines the back of the eye and consists of two types of light distinguishing cells: rods and cones. While rods…

Low Vision

Common Eye Conditions, Vision ImpairmentBy buenavistaeyecMay 18, 2023Leave a comment

Most people classified as blind still retain some ability to see. They often have significantly impaired vision but can discern light, shapes, or other figures. Low vision refers to a class of visual impairment that cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. A number of conditions may cause low vision, and actual visual abilities…