Niacin for eyes

[zebdog]

I have been placed on Niacor to raise my HDLs (both HDL and LDH are very low).  I had an eye injury to left eye and now can only see dim light, no images.  Since taking Niacor I have started seeing color (traffic lights for instance) and both eyes seem to have a greater sensitivity to light.  I have glaucoma which I have had under control for 15 years.  Could the Niacor have any impact on my vision?

[Sandra Y, RPh]

It's unlikely that Niacor is improving your vision. In fact, Niacin is reported to cause blurred vision and macular edema (swelling around the retina) that impairs vision.

[Sandra Y, RPh]

That's difficult to say, your question is best directed to your opthamologist.  Good luck!

[zebdog]

Thank you for your quick response to my question.  Since my damaged left eye globe was dislodged from the eye socket, could swelling around the retina in some way create a condition condusive to permitting more light in?