Do You Have Trouble Recognizing People? You Might Suffer From This Condition

Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki has worked at the same company for years, but every day, he brings a map to the office. Why? He can’t recognize anyone.

Dr. Kruszelnicki suffers from prosopagnosia, or “face blindness,” which is a disorder that’s estimated to affect roughly 2.5 percent of the world’s population. While some people are born with it, others develop the condition as a result of a traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disease, or stroke. As of now, doctors have no way to treat it.

People with face blindness say that many faces appear to be upside down. With features out of place, it’s nearly impossible to recognize someone, even when they are a close friend or family member.

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Listen to Dr. Kruszelnicki explain what it’s like to live with this incurable disorder.

If you think that you or someone you know might have face blindness, check out TestMyBrain to learn more about signs and symptoms.