Drugs that cause problems in the eyes
If you are taking any of the following classes of drugs, you could eventually have problems with your eyes. Talk to your Dr. Khodabakhsh about ways you can prevent losing vision when taking these medications. These medications can contribute to the development of cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma or cause irritating symptoms.
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Antihistamines Antidepressants Heart/blood pressure agents Oral contraceptives Antimalarials Tranquilizers Sulfa drugs Isotretinoin Amphetamines |
Corticosteroids Oral diabetic agents Nonsteroidal antiinflammatories Allopurinol Antibiotics Cancer drugs Erectile dysfunction agents Statins Antifungals Tetracycline Antipsychotic agents |
Some of these drugs can cause tissue damage.
Tissue damage occurs when high-energy light rays are absorbed by the body, which change its structure. In the most extreme cases, DNA is altered and cancerous tissue grows. The most common change in eye tissue is cataract, which occurs from the lens inside the eye absorbing the sun’s rays. Some of the drugs mentioned above cause the pupils of the eyes to dilate, resulting in more than the normal amount of light to entering the eye and causing damage. The need for protection during or after a variety of medications is crucial to maintaining good vision.
