How to Get Protanopia?

Genetics. Protanopia is more common in males (8%) than it is females (0.5%) due to genetics. Red-green colorblindness is carried on the X chromosome. This means that this trait can only be passed from mother to son, mother to daughter, or mother and father to daughter.

What causes Protanopia?

Protanopia is another type of red-green color deficiency. Both are primarily caused by recessive genes in the X chromosome.

How do I know if I have Protanopia?

Protanopia Vision

You have abnormal red cone cells resulting in reds appearing black or red and/or orange and yellow appearing green with an overall dullness in color.