Table of contents:
- List of drugs that cause eye disorders
- Medicines whose side effects cause dry eyes
- Medicines whose side effects cause photophobia
- Medications that cause high pressure in the eye
- What should you do if this occurs?
Each drug has different side effects. One of them is eye disorders, such as red eyes, feeling dry, watery, or even making your vision blurry. Approximately what drugs cause such side effects? Should you talk to your doctor if this happens? Come on, find out the answer below.
List of drugs that cause eye disorders
"Different drugs can cause eye problems," says Laurier Barber, MD, a spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, as quoted by WebMD. The mildest side effects are dry eyes. While a more serious side effect is blindness. For that, you need to know what drugs make eye discomfort, such as:
Medicines whose side effects cause dry eyes
Some medications can inhibit tear production. Even though the tears will always come out when you blink so that your eyes stay clean. Lack of tears, making eyes dry, burning hot, and sore. Medicines that cause these eye disorders include:
- Diuretic drugs
- Antihistamines
- Antidepressants
- Cholesterol-lowering drugs
- Family planning pills
- Beta-blockers
Medicines whose side effects cause photophobia
Photophobia is the medical term for eyes that are very sensitive to light. People with this condition, cannot see well when in a brightly lit room. Some of the drugs that cause this eye disorder include:
- Antibiotics
- Medicine for acne
- Diuretic drugs prescribed for hypertensive patients
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Medications that cause high pressure in the eye
High pressure on the eye can damage nerves and cause eye disorders, such as glaucoma. Without treatment, blindness can occur. There are several drugs that trigger changes in the structure of the eye and allow fluid to build up in the eye, causing glaucoma, such as:
- Cortiscoosteroid drugs
- Antidepressants
- Medicine for Parkinson's disease
- Asthma, arrhythmia, hemorrhoids, and seizure medications
What should you do if this occurs?
If your eyes are sore after taking the medicine, consult your doctor. Don't let the side effects make your eye health worse. However, do not decide to stop medication yourself without the doctor's permission.
Always talk to your doctor about eye disorders, such as glaucoma, that you have when your doctor is about to prescribe a new medication. Including other conditions, such as diabetes. That way, the doctor will consider a drug that is safer for the health of your eyes and body.
