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Is there a test for color-blindness?
About a month ago my boyfriend figured out that I have problems seeing the difference in certain colors like red and orange. Since then I've noticed that it's more than just a casual-sometimes problem. I've noticed that I have problems ALL the time with these colors. Is there a professional test I can take to see if I have problems with other colors that I haven't realized yet? I read that it's extremely rare that girls have colorblindness issues but, apparently, it can happen. Should I see a doctor or something?
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If you think you may be blind, you should see a doctor.
A typical color-blind test is the Ishihara test: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
(If you can see the 74, you are not color-blind in terms of red/green differences).
However, from an unprofessional opinion, you are likely NOT color-blind.
Here's why:
> Color-blindness in which one can't distinguish between certain colors tends to involve complementary colors. Red and green, blue and yellow, etc. This is because of the way we perceive color and the way the cones in our eyes are set up; there are three types and each is sensitive to a specific wavelength range. Color-blindness means lacking one (or more) types of the receptor cones, which would hinder your ability to distinguish between two colors.
> Color-blindness is a sex-linked recessive trait. Meaning that the gene is on the X Chromosome. You'd have to have a relative who was color-blind on each side of the family to inherit it and be affected by the gene (instead of simply being a carrier). This is extremely RARE.
Anyway, see a doctor. Maybe one type of cone in your eye is out of whack; otherwise you wouldn't be having trouble telling apart SHADES of one color.
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You could see a doctor, but you can't cure color blindness:) You're right in that it is rare for girls to be colorblind.
Here's a test I found for you online:
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
I'm sure if you visit your doc, he or she will have another test.
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