Symptom 2: Fading Colors – The Dimming Palette of Optic Neuropathy
Another key symptom of optic neuropathy is a noticeable decline in color perception. Affected individuals may find that colors no longer appear as vibrant as they used to. What was once a rich, colorful world may now seem faded and less vivid.
Imagine looking at a painting, once teeming with bright, vibrant hues, now subdued and somewhat lifeless. This is what fading color perception can feel like. Colors may lose their richness, appearing dull and washed out.
The exact cause of this symptom is still being studied, but it’s generally agreed upon that it’s linked to the damage to the optic nerve. When the nerve is damaged, its ability to transmit the full spectrum of color information from the retina to the brain is hampered, leading to this symptom. (2)
