Tritanopic (Adjective)
Meaning
Inability to see the color blue or to distinguish the colors blue and yellow.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Tritanopic people have trouble distinguishing blue clothing from yellow or green, as they struggle with blue-violet end of the spectrum.
- Individuals who are tritanopic find it hard to spot a blueberry amidst a sea of yellow or green berries due to their visual deficiency.
- Studies suggest tritanopic people use the saturation of the color and not its actual hue to identify and differentiate objects of various shades.
- After realizing her condition, Emma realized being tritanopic has actually led to creative strategies to see beyond traditional blue hues and visual understanding.
- Linda grew up feeling there was nothing unique in thinking sky wasn't quite 'blue,' rather recognizing years later, that in her perception of being tritanopic colors around us show something far beyond regular view.