It is relatively rare for a girl to be colorblind.
According to ophthalmologists, color blindness affects approximately 1 in 200 women. This contrasts significantly with the male population, where up to 10% may have diminished color vision.
Color Blindness Prevalence: Male vs. Female
| Gender | Prevalence of Color Blindness |
|---|---|
| Male | Up to 10% |
| Female | Approximately 1 in 200 |
This significant difference in prevalence is due to the genetic inheritance pattern of the genes responsible for common forms of color blindness, which are located on the X chromosome. Since females have two X chromosomes, they typically need to inherit the color blindness gene on both X chromosomes to exhibit the condition, making it less common. Men, with only one X chromosome, will express color blindness if they inherit the gene on their single X chromosome.
