A Cure?

As of right now there is no cure for colorblindness. However, researchers at John Hopkins and the University of California have found a way to enhance the color vision of mice. Color Blindness could be cured in about 6 cases of mice and monkeys so far. So, maybe there is a glimmer of hope for those that wish to see in color but can't.

http://www.colblindor.com/2007/03/27/the-way-to-cure-color-blindness/

Organizations that can help with colorblindness

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA  94120-7424
Phone: (415) 561-8500
Fax: (415) 561-8533
Web Address: www.aao.org
 
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is an association of medical eye doctors. It provides general information and brochures on eye conditions and diseases and low-vision resources and services. The AAO is not able to answer questions about specific medical problems or conditions.


American Optometric Association (AOA)
243 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO  63141-7881
Phone: 1-800-365-2219
Web Address: www.aoanet.org
 
The American Optometric Association (AOA), which is a national organization of optometrists, can provide information on eye health and eye problems.


National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health
Information Office
31 Center Drive MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD  20892-2510
Phone: (301) 496-5248
E-mail: 2020@nei.nih.gov
Web Address: www.nei.nih.gov
 
As part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the National Eye Institute provides information on eye diseases and vision research. Publications are available to the public at no charge. The Web site includes links to various information resources.


Prevent Blindness America
211 West Wacker Drive
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL  60606
Phone: 1-800-331-2020
Web Address: www.preventblindness.org
 
Prevent Blindness America assists the visually impaired and provides consumer information on vision problems and vision aids. Its Web site has information about eye health and safety for children and adults. Many states have local affiliates.

http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/color-blindness-other-places-to-get-help

Dealing with Colorblindness Everyday

Everyday can be a challenge with colorblindness. There are so many things that require our perception of color that we don't even realize. For example, maps because the legend is almost always color-coded, signs on the road that are meant to stand out but don't because one is colorblind, and color coordination like picking out your clothes to wear the next day.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
Is the inability to make out the difference between a blue-eyed blonde and a green-eyed redhead. (that was a joke just so everyone knows)

http://www.toledo-bend.com/colorblind/aboutCB.asp

Symptoms and Treatment of Colorblindness

The only common symptoms of colorblindness are bad vision acuity and not being able to see certain colors, or not being able to distinguish between different colors. Monochromacy also tends to have symptoms of nystagmus( involuntary rapid movement of the eyes), sensitivity to light, and in some cases being completely blind during the day or places with a lot of light. While this disorder can be prove to be extremely frustrating and challenging to live with it is not life threatening at all and will not shorten your expected lifespan. Unfortunately, there is no treatment or cure for this disease.

http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/r/rod_monochromacy_2/symptoms.htm#symptom_list

How is colorblindness diagnosed?

His diagnosed as soon as the guardian of the child observes that the child cannot distinguish any colors and is simple. Other types of colorblindness vary on how hard it is to tell wether or not they have the disorder however they are all officially diagnosed the same. A Ishihara color test is used to determine exactly what type of colorblindness they have and to what degree.

http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/color-blindness-topic-overview

What are the chances of a person with Monochromacy passing it to their offspring?

Affected Male with Unaffected Female- X'Y x XX = 50% carrier female, 50% unaffected male

Affected Male with Carrier Female- X'Y x X'X = 25% affected female, 25% carrier female, 25% affected male, 25% unaffected male

Unaffected Male with Affected Female- XY x X'X' = 25% carrier female, 25% affected male, 25% unaffected female, 25% unaffected male

Unaffected Male with Affected Female- XY x X'X' = 50% carrier female, 50% affected male

How prevalent is rod monochromacy?

This disorder is exceedingly rare. It is classified as a rare disease by the Office of Rare Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. This means that less than 200,000 people have this disorder. This is about 0.0001% percent of the population.
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/r/rod_monochromacy_2/prevalence.htm