Colour Blind

Hi all,

I had an eye test a few years ago (about 10), it confirmed that I'm
red/green colour blind. Which I don't understand as I CAN see red and green.
Anyway, this news destroyed my life long ambition of becoming a pilot. Not
all was lost though, I developed an interest in PC flight simulators which
lead to a successful career in computing. There's a small consolation for
other's in the same situation ;o)

So, on to the point of this post.

I don't know if the medical "classes" are the same worlwide so this might be
a UK specific question.

Aparently because of my eye problem, I can only qualify for a class 2
medical?
What does this mean?

I presume flying at night is ruled out but what about IMC? Can I get a CPL
for daytime flight?

Thankyou,

Nathan