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Deuteranopia

Also known as: Deutan Dichromacy, Green-Blind

A type of colour vision deficiency caused by the complete absence of medium-wavelength (green) cone cells in the retina. Deuteranopia is the most common form of dichromacy, causing difficulty distinguishing red from green. Unlike protanopia, deuteranopia does not significantly affect the perceived brightness of colours. Along with protanopia, it is the most commonly addressed type of CVD in accessibility design tools and guidelines.

Category: Visual Accessibility · Conditions

Related: Colour Vision Deficiency · Deuteranomaly · Dichromacy · Protanopia

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