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    Understanding Color Blindness

    Introduction: Color blindness is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, impacting their ability to perceive colors accurately. Despite its prevalence, there are still misconceptions surrounding this condition. In this comprehensive blog, we will discuss the intricacies of color blindness, including its genetics, types, and effects on daily life, coping strategies, and the role of assistive technologies in aiding those with color vision deficiencies.   Genetics of Color Blindness: Color blindness is often hereditary and is passed down through the X chromosome. Since men have only one X chromosome (XY), they are more likely to inherit color blindness from…