Drug-Induced Color Blindness: Meds That Affect Vision

Certain medications can interfere with color perception and lead to temporary or permanent color blindness. Understanding these pharmaceutical side effects is vital for protecting ocular function.

Medications That Affect Color Vision

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Bernadette Hromin, MD

Seeing the world through rose-colored glasses to some people means more than simply being optimistic: It could literally mean seeing the world in a rosy hue. Certain medications affect the cones -- the “color-sensing” cells of the eye -- meaning that you may see things in a different color that you're used to.