Dyschromatopsia

/dɪsˌkroʊməˈtɒpsiə/ noun

Definition

A vision problem where someone has difficulty seeing or distinguishing colors properly, or sees colors in an abnormal or distorted way.

Etymology

From Greek dys- (bad) + chroma (color) + opsia (vision/sight), a medical term for color vision defects and color blindness.

Kelly Says

Unlike regular colorblindness where people are born unable to see certain colors, dyschromatopsia can develop from eye disease or brain damage, meaning someone loses the ability to see colors they once could see.

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