Can color-weakness and myopia glasses be prescribed together?
Disease description:
My child has been diagnosed with color weakness and myopia. I'm not sure if he can get glasses—can someone with both color deficiency and myopia wear corrective lenses?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cui Xin
Color-deficient myopic glasses can usually be prescribed. Color deficiency is caused by an abnormal development of the neural structure in the macular area of the retina, leading to impaired color vision. This condition involves no visible structural changes and is purely a functional impairment. Myopia may also occur in such cases, and if present, should be corrected through optometric examination and prescription eyewear. Patients should pay attention to proper eye usage in daily life and ensure adequate sleep.
