The medications prescribed to you by your eye doctor are supposed to help improve your condition. However, what if their side effects are affecting your vision? You should see your eye doctor as soon as possible. Still, it’s important for patients to at least have an idea of how certain medications can affect their vision.
If you experience any side effects, should you immediately stop taking your medication? Don’t – not until your eye doctor tells you otherwise. Other factors, aside from the medication, could be affecting your vision. Your eye doctor will need to make a complete assessment before they can determine that. As such, once you notice changes in your vision after taking medication, you need to see your eye doctor or vision therapist as soon as possible.
When prescribing medication, your eye doctor will weigh the benefits and the potential side effects. However, certain conditions like diabetes and a history of eye conditions can potentially aggravate the side effects or increase your risk for those same conditions. That’s why you should inform your eye doctor about any health condition you may have before they give you a prescription.
Insight Vision Center Optometry offers a wide range of professional eye care services, including vision therapy and scleral lenses. To schedule an appointment with one of our optometrists, you can call us at (714) 486-3315, or fill out our form here. We serve homeowners in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, CA, as well as the surrounding communities.
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