Monochromacy

Monochromacy is a fancy word that describes how some people see everything in black and white, just like old movies or TV shows. Imagine looking at a picture or a scenery and seeing only shades of black and grey, without any colors at all. This is how some people with monochromacy see the world, because their eyes cannot see colors correctly.

Our eyes work like cameras, they have cells called cones that help us see colors, and rods that help us see in low light. People with monochromacy have a problem with their cones and can't see certain colors or all colors. Some see only black and white, others may see shades of blue and yellow, or some colors but not all of them.

Monochromacy is not very common, and it can be genetic, which means it can run in families. People with monochromacy can still lead normal lives and enjoy many things, but they may have difficulty distinguishing between objects or colors that are similar in shade or tone since they all look the same.