It’s well established that many common medications can cause eye and vision symptoms. In this article we’ll be going through some of the ocular side effects of topamax, andidepressants, viagra, accutane, plaquenil, and prednisone. It’s important that everyone taking these medications know the potential side effects. Some symptoms may […]
Along with spring comes the dreaded spring time allergy season. Spring marks the blooming of flowers, grasses, and other plants which all release pollen into the air. For many people, this means the start of red, itchy eyes. If you are one of the millions of Americans who experience some […]
Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-aged adults? Many people don’t know about the correlation between diabetes and the eyes. I would like to increase awareness because early detection can help to prevent vision loss! In short, diabetes is a disease that occurs when […]
I’ve posted a lot over the past few years on Dry Eye Disease. It affects millions of people every day and I’ve seen, in my practice, the effects and symptoms of dry eye ranging from mild to severe. Dry Eye Disease can cause physical symptoms, as well as functional issues. […]
Accutane or isotretinoin is a medication that is used to treat certain, severe cases of acne that do not respond to other forms of treatment. The medication is widely known to cause birth defects, and the medical community does a good job educating women they should not take […]