Color blindness is not typically considered a disease but is usually an inherited genetic disorder.
While color blindness is often referred to in a way that implies illness, its primary cause sets it apart from diseases. The following points clarify this:
- Genetic Origin: According to research, color blindness is typically an inherited genetic disorder. The most common forms are linked to the Photopsin genes. The mapping of the human genome shows that there are many causative mutations that do not directly affect the opsins.
- Definition of Disease: A disease generally refers to a condition that impairs normal bodily function and often has identifiable symptoms and causes.
While some acquired conditions can cause color vision deficiency, the vast majority of cases stem from genetics, making the term "disorder" or "condition" more accurate than "disease."
