Causes of Color blindness

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List of causes of Color blindness

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Color blindness) that could possibly cause Color blindness includes:

Possible causes of congenital color blindness include:
- Dichromasy - black-and-white vision; very rare
- Deuteranopia
- Protanopia
Possible causes of acquired color blindness or degraded color vision include:
- Multiple sclerosis - MS can cause red-green distortion to arise spontaneously (but not from birth).
- Cataracts - can cause faded colors
- Retinal damage (see Retina symptoms)
- Retinal disorder
- Malnutrition
- Certain toxins
- Tobacco poisoning
- Alcoholism
- Digoxin overdose - can cause yellow or green colored vision.

More causes:see full list of causes for Colorblindness

Causes of Color blindness (Diseases Database):

The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Color blindness that are listed by the Diseases Database:

Source: Diseases Database

Color blindness: Related Medical Conditions

To research the causes of Color blindness, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Color blindness:

Aging
Disease
Injury to the eye (acquired color vision problems)
Optic nerve problems
Side effects of some medicines

Color blindness: Causes and Types

Causes of Types of Color blindness: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Color blindness:

Dichromasy - black-and-white vision; very rare
Red-green color blindness - inability to distinguish red and green
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
more types...»

Causes of Broader Categories of Color blindness: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:

Color blindness as a complication of other conditions:

Other conditions that might have Color blindness as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Color blindness. Our database lists the following as having Color blindness as a complication of that condition:

Cone rod dystrophy -- amelogenesis imperfecta

Color blindness as a symptom:

Conditions listing Color blindness as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Color blindness. Our database lists the following as having Color blindness as a symptom of that condition:

Medications or substances causing Color blindness:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Color blindness as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.