Medications and Potential Visual Side Effects
| Medication | Potential Effects on the Eye |
| 5-FU (fluorouoracil) | Inflammation of the eyelids Irritation of the eyes Scarring within the eye |
| Accutane ® (isotretinoin) | Reduced vision Inflammation of the cornea Corneal opacities Inflammation of the eyelids Redness in and around the eye Inflammation of the optic nerve Dry eyes Sensitivity to light Night blindness |
| Actonel ® (risedronate) | Inflammation in the eye Eye pain Blurred vision |
| Adalat ® (nifedipine) | Sensitivity to light Decreased vision Swelling in and around the eye |
| Adriamycin PFS/RDF (doxorubicin) | Red, swollen eyes Tear production Blurred vision |
| Amitriptyline | Dilated pupils Inability to focus Dry eyes Sensitivity to light |
| Aredia ® (pamidronate) | Inflammation in the eye Eye pain Blurred vision |
| Aspirin | Occasional blurred vision Changes in vision Double vision Sensitivity to light Dry eyes Color vision problems |
| Ativan ® (lorazepam) | Double vision Twitching of the eyes Decreased corneal reflex Redness of the eye |
| Atropine | Dilated pupils Absence of reaction to light |
| Benadryl ® (diphenhydramine) | Changes in pupil size Decreased vision Dry eye |
| BiCNU ® (carmustine) | Glaucoma Paralysis of the eye muscles Swelling of the optic nerve |
| Bitter orange (citrus aurantium) | Damage by UV light |
| Blenoxane ® (bleomycin) | Red, swollen eyes Tear production Blurred vision |
| Calan ® (verapamil) | Sensitivity to light Decreased vision Swelling in and around the eye |
| Capoten ® (captopril) | Decreased vision Inflammation of the eye Inflammation of the eyelid Sensitivity to light Welts around the eye |
| Chamomile (matricaria chamomilla) | Inflammation in the eye |
| Chlor-Trimeton ® (chlorpheniramine) | Changes in pupil size Decreased vision Dry eye |
| Cialis ® (tadalafil) | Problems with color vision Increased sensitivity to light Blurred vision Eye pain |
| Ciprofloxacin | Glare Sensitivity to light |
| Cisplatin ® (cisplatinum) | Vision loss Blurred vision Color deficiency Swelling of the optic disc |
| Claritin ® (loratidine) | Excess tears Dry eyes Contact lens discomfort |
| Combivir ® (lamivudine/zidovudine) | Macular edema (swelling) Excessive growth of hair Excessive pigment in the eyelids and whites of the eye |
| Cordarone ® (amiodarone) | Sensitivity to light Keratopathy Damage to the optic nerve |
| Coreg ® (carvedilol) | Reduced tear secretion Visual disturbances Reddening of the eyes Sensitivity to light Double vision |
| Cortisone | Cataracts Elevated pressure inside the eye Sensitivity to light Enlarged pupils Decreased vision |
| Cytovene ® (ganciclovir) | Abnormally low eye pressure Retinal detachment Increased eye pressure cataracts |
| Dexedrine ® | Dilated pupils Pupils slow to respond to changes in light |
| Didronel ® (etidronate) | Inflammation in the eye Eye pain Blurred vision |
| Digitoxin ® | Changes in color vision visual disturbances glare |
| Dilantin ® (phenytoin) | Paralysis of external eye muscles Double vision Uncontrollable eye movement |
| Fosamax ® (alendronate) | Inflammation in the eye Eye pain Blurred vision |
| Ginkgo Biloba | Hemorrhage in the eye |
| Henbane (hyoscyamus niger) | Inability to focus Dilated pupils |
| Hydrocortisone | Cataracts Elevated pressure inside the eye Sensitivity to light Enlarged pupils Decreased vision |
| HydroDiuril ® (hydrochlorothiazide) | Sensitivity to light Nearsightedness Reduced tear production Changes in color vision |
| Ibuprofen | Occasional blurred vision Changes in vision Double vision Sensitivity to light Dry eyes Color vision problems |
| Imipramine | Dilated pupils Inability to focus Dry eyes Sensitivity to light |
| Inderal ® (propranolol) | Reduced tear secretion Visual disturbances Reddening of the eyes Sensitivity to light Double vision |
| Kava Kava (piper methysticum) | Inability to focus |
| Lamictal ® (lamotrigine) | Double vision Blurred vision Involuntary movement of the eyes |
| Lanoxin ® (digoxin) | Changes in color vision visual disturbances glare |
| Lasix ® (furosemide) | Sensitivity to light Nearsightedness Reduced tear production Changes in color vision |
| Levitra ® (vardenafil) | Problems with color vision Increased sensitivity to light Blurred vision Eye pain |
| Lopressor ® (metoprolol) | Reduced tear secretion Visual disturbances Reddening of the eyes Sensitivity to light Double vision |
| Mandrake (mandragora officinarum) | Dilated pupils |
| Mellaril ® (thioridazine) | Dilated pupils Increased incidence of cataracts |
| Methamphetamine | Dilated pupils Pupils slow to respond to changes in light |
| Methotrexate | Swelling of the eyelids Swelling around the eyes Excess blood in the eye Increased tear production Sensitivity to light |
| Myleran ® (busulfan) | Cataracts Redness and burning of the eyes Loss of eyelashes or eyebrows |
| Neurontin ® (gabapentin) | Double vision Blurred vision Involuntary movement of the eyes |
| Niacin | Dry eyes |
| Nolvadex ® (tamoxifen) | Vision loss Retinal swelling Retinal hemorrhage Swelling of the optic disc Swelling of the macula Retinal changes |
| Norfloxacin | Glare Sensitivity to light |
| Norvasc ® (amlodipine) | Reduced tear secretion Visual disturbances Reddening of the eyes Sensitivity to light Double vision |
| Ofloxacin | Glare Sensitivity to light |
| Procardia ® (nifedipine) | Sensitivity to light Decreased vision Swelling in and around the eye |
| Propolis | Inflammation in the eye |
| Prozac ® (fluoxetine) | Dilated pupils Sensitivity to light |
| Retrovir ® (zidovudine) | Macular edema (swelling) Excessive growth of hair Excessive pigment in the eyelids and whites of the eye |
| Ritalin ® (methyliphenidate) | Dilated pupils Pupils slow to respond to changes in light |
| St. John's Wort (hypericum perforatum) | Sensitivity to light |
| Tenormin ® (atenolol) | Reduced tear secretion Visual disturbances Reddening of the eyes Sensitivity to light Double vision |
| Thorazine ® (chlorpromazine) | Dilated pupils Increased incidence of cataracts |
| Transderm Scop ® (scopolamine) | Dilated pupils |
| Valerian (valeriana officinalis) | Dilated pupils |
| Valium ® (diazepam) | Double vision Twitching of the eyes Decreased corneal reflex Redness of the eye |
| Vasotec ® (enalapril) | Decreased vision Inflammation of the eye Inflammation of the eyelid Sensitivity to light Welts around the eye |
| Viagra ® (sildenafil) | Problems with color vision Increased sensitivity to light Blurred vision Eye pain |
| Videx ® (didanosine) | Retinal toxicity Inflammation of the optic nerve Night blindness |
| Xanax ® (alprazolam) | Double vision Twitching of the eyes Decreased corneal reflex Redness of the eye |
| Zyrtec ® | excess tears dry eyes contact lens discomfort |
