How to recover from abnormal color vision
Feb 01, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Shuai
Introduction
Abnormal color vision may be caused by factors such as ocular trauma, malnutrition, drug irritation, cataracts, and retinal diseases. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention and receive appropriate treatment under the guidance of a physician. In daily life, one should develop good living habits, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid staying up late, and maintain a positive mood, avoiding negative emotions such as anxiety and irritability, which contributes to overall physical health.
In general, color vision abnormalities are caused by factors such as eye trauma, malnutrition, drug irritation, cataracts, and retinal diseases. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a physician. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Eye Trauma
Eye injuries may damage cone cells in the retina, which are responsible for sensitivity to different wavelengths of light. If these cells are injured, color vision function may be affected, leading to color vision abnormalities. Medications such as Hexue Mingmu Tablets, Liuwei Mingmu Pills, or Mingmu Dihuang Pills may be used according to medical advice to help alleviate symptoms.
2. Malnutrition
Prolonged picky eating or selective eating habits may lead to malnutrition. This condition can reduce immune function and increase the risk of retinal disease, especially if there are pre-existing eye conditions, potentially causing nutritional deficiency in cone cells and resulting in color vision abnormalities. It is recommended to consume foods rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals—such as eggs, lean meat, tomatoes, and apples—to supplement essential nutrients and support overall health.
3. Drug Irritation
Certain medications, including antibiotics like Azithromycin Capsules, Amoxicillin Capsules, and Penicillin V Potassium Tablets, may affect photoreceptor cells in the retina when taken, potentially causing color vision abnormalities. Symptoms may be relieved by switching medications or adjusting dosages under medical supervision.
4. Cataracts
Cataracts refer to clouding of the lens, an eye condition that affects vision. In patients with cataracts, the cloudy lens may scatter light inside the eye, distorting or altering the perceived color of light, thereby impairing color vision and causing color vision abnormalities. Patients may use medications such as Glutathione Tablets, Dexamethasone Acetate Tablets, or Folic Acid Tablets as directed by a physician for treatment.
5. Retinal Disease
The retina is the tissue in the eye responsible for detecting light and color. When the retina is damaged or diseased, photoreceptor cells may become impaired or dysfunctional, affecting color perception and leading to color vision abnormalities. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as Mecobalamin Tablets, Compound Xueshuantong Capsules, or Calcium Dobesilate Capsules for treatment.
In daily life, it is important to develop healthy habits, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid staying up late, and maintain a positive mood while minimizing negative emotions such as anxiety and irritability, all of which contribute to overall physical well-being.
