BY SADIQ OMEIZA TI JANI
Most cases of color blindness are congenital but some are occasionally acquired secondary to certain eye diseases like optic nerve disease such as glaucoma. However, there are certain drugs used in treating other conditions of the body that complicate ocular function leading to color blindness. These conditions include; autoimmune diseases, heart problems, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, infections, nervous disorders and some psychological problems. Notable drugs for these conditions that impair color vision include; sildenafil citrate (Viagra), digoxin (Lanoxin), amiodarone (Cordarone), hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), ethambutol (Myambutol), Tamoxifen, metronidazole and some anti-malaria drugs. It is advisable to consult your eye doctor and have your eye properly checked when any of the above drugs is prescribed to you for proper precaution and safety.
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Bernadette H., (2018). Medications that affect color vision. https://healthfully.com/medicationsthat-affect-colorvision-4669569.html
Krista, O.C., (2019). Color blindness prevalence.https://www.healthline.com/health/co lorblindne ss-diagnosis
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