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Does Color Blindness Change With Age? Understanding Senior Vision

According to the National Eye Institute, approximately 8% of men and 0.5% of women of Northern European descent are born with a form of color vision deficiency. While this congenital condition does not change, understanding how aging affects vision is crucial when asking: **Does color blindness change with age?**

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Do older people see colors differently? Unpacking age-related vision changes

According to a study published in *Optometry and Vision Science*, abnormal color vision is significantly more common with age, affecting nearly two-thirds of those in their mid-90s. The answer to the question, **do older people see colors differently?**, is a resounding yes, and it’s a natural part of the aging process.

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What color perception declines with age and how to adapt

According to one study, color vision abnormalities are present in nearly half of people in their mid-70s, with most involving the blue-yellow spectrum. Understanding **what color perception declines with age** is crucial for seniors and their families to make necessary adaptations for safety and daily quality of life.

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