16/10/2026
๐๏ธ๐ EFF #12 | Eye Fact Friday โ Seeing the World Differently!
๐ DID YOU KNOW? Your eyes can distinguish around 1 MILLION different colours! ๐คฏ
From the beautiful colours of a sunset ๐
to the green of a football pitch โฝ, our eyes allow us to experience a wonderfully colourful world.
But here's something you might not know...
๐ Not everyone sees colours in quite the same way!
Colour vision deficiency, often referred to as colour blindness, affects approximately 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women in the UK.
And no, it doesn't necessarily mean seeing everything in black and white! ๐ฎ
For some people, certain colours may appear very similar, less vibrant or simply harder to distinguish.
๐จ Some everyday signs can include:
๐ด๐ข Difficulty telling red and green apart.
๐ฆ Finding certain traffic light colours harder to distinguish.
๐บ๏ธ Struggling with colour-coded maps, charts or information.
๐ Noticing that certain shades look very similar.
๐ก Here's the fascinating part!
Many people with colour vision deficiency have experienced colours differently their entire lives, meaning they may not even realise their colour vision is different!
๐ So, how can you find out?
A simple colour vision assessment can help identify difficulties distinguishing certain colours. It's quick, straightforward and non-invasive.
โค๏ธ At Crewe Optical, we believe understanding your vision is just as important as looking after it.
Whether you're curious about your own colour vision or have concerns about your child's, our friendly team is always happy to offer guidance.
โจ Because everyone deserves to see their world as clearly as possible!
๐ Crewe Optical โ 66 Market Street, Crewe, CW1 2HD
๐ 01270 695 835
๐๏ธ Eye Care We Care