Eyes

[12Maxwell3]

With an increase dosage of meds. has anyone had severe blurry and burning eyes

[Ruffinglgo]

Eyes and PD medications blood pressure meds yes I experience vision problems and just had a scary moment last week with optic migrane...diagnosed by Retina specialist. Severe dry eye seems to be worse on Escitolopram 5 mg the generic of Lexapro. I weaned off that last week. Now taking Forteo a parathyroid hormone bone density drug and too early to tell but seems dry eyes are better. First injection yesterday. Rytary and Neupro 4mg Lisinipril 5mg Isradipine 5mg are other meds.

[honeycombe3]

Hi Maxwell,

I have been experiencing problems with my eyes off & on over the last 10yrs. Having a fantastic support network I have eye checks every 6 months when any new symptoms are analysed. The results of previous tests are discussed in relation to my age, weight & medical conditions: PD & heart failure. I am on 17 meds a day now & over time it has become apparent that some meds (either on their own or in certain combinations) do cause eye irritability with swelling, redness of the eyes & surrounding tissue.

Without wishing to teach Granny new tricks I must mention the tendency when one has a life-changing condition such as PD to lay every symptom at its door. Eyes change shape with age. There may be allergies & food intolerances which affect the eyes or other conditions such as glaucoma.

To answer your question: yes damage to the eyes resulting from sudden changes of meds happen quite frequently.