Blue-blindness (Noun)
Meaning
Rare form of dichromacy characterized by a lowered sensitivity to blue light resulting in an inability to distinguish blue and yellow.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Researchers studied the effects of blue-blindness on individuals' daily lives, particularly when distinguishing between blue and yellow objects.
- Blue-blindness can be caused by genetic mutations, certain medical conditions, or age-related changes in the retina.
- People with blue-blindness often have difficulty driving at night due to their decreased sensitivity to blue light from other cars' headlights.
- The artist's unique perception of the world was influenced by her blue-blindness, which forced her to rely on other visual cues.
- Blue-blindness affects approximately 5% of the population, making everyday tasks like choosing clothes or ripe fruit more challenging.