What are the causes of Color Blindness?
Color Blindness is most often an inherited condition. Most people with color deficiencies are born with them. Red and green deficiencies are the most common inherited color deficiencies. Men are more likely to have color deficiencies due to the X chromosomes. Women have two X chromosomes while men have only one X chromosome. If a man’s single X chromosome has color deficiencies then the male will be color deficient. In order for women to be color deficient they must inherit both X chromosomes with color deficiencies. While genetics is the number one cause for color deficiencies there are several other possible causes: • Shaken Baby Syndrome can cause retina and brain damage which can be a possible cause of color blindness. • Trauma or accidents such as car accidents or strokes which cause swelling of the brain can be a possible cause of color blindness. • UV retinal damage can be a cause of color blindness • Chronic or long-term illnesses such as diabetes, glaucoma, leukemia, live dise
