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Posted by Rick on June 7, 2001, at 12:40:19
I know that a number of psychotropics and other meds can lead to all sorts of visual distrbances, which sometimes self-resolve and sometimes stick.
Since I definitely need new corrective lenses, I'm wondering about whether changes in vision from drugs can result to faulty eye prescriptions -- especially if the drug is stopped after the new lenses are being worn.
Does anybody know the answer or have theories?
Thanks,
Rick
Posted by Sulpicia on June 7, 2001, at 14:28:25
In reply to Wrong Vision Prescrptions Driven by Meds?, posted by Rick on June 7, 2001, at 12:40:19
> I know that a number of psychotropics and other meds can lead to all sorts of visual distrbances, which sometimes self-resolve and sometimes stick.
>
> Since I definitely need new corrective lenses, I'm wondering about whether changes in vision from drugs can result to faulty eye prescriptions -- especially if the drug is stopped after the new lenses are being worn.
>
> Does anybody know the answer or have theories?
>
> Thanks,
> RickIf you were female, I could say definitively that you can experience
temporary vision changes from meds that interact with hormones.
It's the same deal as when the OB tells you not to get new glasses while
pregnant. The hormones alter the fluid balance and the eye can change
shape as a result. This at least goes away when you deliver.
Now isn't this useful??
Have your pharmacist give you the long [professional] insert from your
med: this should tell you damn near everything.
S.
Posted by Ron Hill on June 7, 2001, at 18:09:24
In reply to Wrong Vision Prescrptions Driven by Meds?, posted by Rick on June 7, 2001, at 12:40:19
Rick,
I hear ya! I take Lithobid (600 mg/day), Paxil (10 mg/day), and Wellbutrin (100 mg/day). Of the three, Paxil is the one that most noticeably alters my vision. The alteration seems to be dose dependent. At a level dose, the degree of alteration seems to lessen with time.
Makes it kinda hard to get a vision prescription that remains accurate, huh? I face the same dilemma. I wear disposable contact lenses and have a variety of different powered new lenses so I usually have one for each eye in my stock that works pretty well. If this is not feasible for you, maybe you can wait to see your eye doctor until after your meds are stabilized at dose(s) that you expect to continue long term.
-- Ron
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> I know that a number of psychotropics and other meds can lead to all sorts of visual distrbances, which sometimes self-resolve and sometimes stick.
>
> Since I definitely need new corrective lenses, I'm wondering about whether changes in vision from drugs can result to faulty eye prescriptions -- especially if the drug is stopped after the new lenses are being worn.
>
> Does anybody know the answer or have theories?
>
> Thanks,
> Rick
Posted by SalArmy4me on June 8, 2001, at 3:39:48
In reply to Wrong Vision Prescrptions Driven by Meds?, posted by Rick on June 7, 2001, at 12:40:19
Just don't take your medicine the day of your eye exam.
Posted by KarenK on June 9, 2001, at 9:39:33
In reply to Wrong Vision Prescrptions Driven by Meds?, posted by Rick on June 7, 2001, at 12:40:19
> I know that a number of psychotropics and other meds can lead to all sorts of visual distrbances, which sometimes self-resolve and sometimes stick.
>
> Since I definitely need new corrective lenses, I'm wondering about whether changes in vision from drugs can result to faulty eye prescriptions -- especially if the drug is stopped after the new lenses are being worn.
>
> Does anybody know the answer or have theories?
>
> Thanks,
> RickMy son takes lithium carbonate and his vision gets blurs more as his dose increases. Now that his dose has been reduced his vision has improved.
KarenK
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