what type of colorblindness is red-green colorblindness?
Color blindness affects up to 10% of males in some communities, and on average 7% of males worldwide. Women can have color blindness, but most types of color blindness are sex linked and the dual X chromosomes that females have protect them from it most of the time.To understand the science behind color blindness, visit my how color blindness works (science) page.ed Green Color Blindness. 1  Protanomaly is caused by defective L-cones, lowering sensitivity to red hues. 2  Protanopia is caused by absent L-Cones, removing the ability to see reds â a severe form of color blindness.