Cones are small structures in the retina of the eye. They contain pigments which you

need to be able to see colors. Color-blindness is not a great handicap. But in some

jobs,like that of an airline pilot, it is very important to be see different colors quickly.

Many color-blind people have difficulty in distinguishing between red and green traffic

lights.

This can lead to serious road accidents. Most people who suffer from color blindness are

male. We do not quite know why.


color-blindness : cannot see colors properly, incapable of distinguishing one or more

multicolored colors (also color blind)   کور رنگ

retina : light-sensitive layer at the back of the eyeball which receives images and

transmits them to the brain as nerve impulses (Anatomy)    شبكيه‌ چشم‌

pigments :
coloring material used as paint or dye; colored substance in cells  
رنگ‌ دانه‌

handicap : disadvantage, hindrance; physical disability     اشكال ، نقص‌      

distinguishing :
mark as different; see as different; discern,

recognize    تشخيص‌ دادن