punanvihreätype
Punanvihreätype, also known as red-green type, refers to a specific type of color blindness where individuals have difficulty distinguishing between red and green hues. This is the most common form of congenital color vision deficiency. It is caused by a genetic mutation on the X chromosome, meaning it is far more prevalent in males than females. The condition arises from a defect in the cone cells within the retina, which are responsible for color perception. Specifically, either the red-sensitive or the green-sensitive cone cells are not functioning correctly or are missing altogether.
There are varying degrees of punanvihreätype. Protanomaly involves a weakened red cone, leading to a less intense