Written by Nishika Reddy, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia,
Key takeaways:
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Medications people take for certain medical conditions can affect vision and eye health.
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Some medications can cause blurred vision, eye pain, redness, or double vision.
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If you develop eye symptoms from a medication, your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose or recommend a new medication.
When people take medications for certain conditions, like blood pressure or allergies, they don’t often think about eye side effects. But some medications can cause side effects that affect the eyes, from mild dryness to severe inflammation. Your eyes are relatively small but have a rich blood supply, and that combination makes them vulnerable to side effects from medications.
These side effects vary — and may involve any part of the eye, from the cornea in the front of your eye to the retina and optic nerve in the back of your eye. Let’s take a look at some commonly prescribed medications that can affect your eye health.
Medications that may cause double vision or eye problems
Medications that cause double vision and other eye conditions include:
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