How is color blindness treated?
Disease description:
The child has been colorblind since childhood, but since it didn't seem particularly severe, we didn't seek treatment. Now that he's approaching adulthood, we'd like to pursue systematic treatment for this condition. What are the typical treatment approaches?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
Treatment for color blindness is typically based on the patient's specific condition and underlying cause. For congenital color blindness, common treatments include wearing corrective lenses; for example, individuals with red-green color blindness may benefit from special color-correcting glasses designed to enhance color perception. Color vision training is another supportive approach, involving the use of specific visual acuity devices or software to improve color sensitivity. Patients should first determine the type and severity of their color blindness before selecting an appropriate treatment method. For acquired color blindness—such as that caused by cataracts—surgical interventions like cataract extraction can be effective. Medications, including vitamin C, vitamin B2, and lutein, may help support and improve eye function. Additionally, patients should maintain healthy lifestyle habits, avoid excessive eye strain, and undergo regular ophthalmic examinations.
