Meds and Eyesight

Hi, I searched but couldn't find this question asked: Are there any medications that will effect your eyesight?

I've noticed that since I've been taking Benicar for about a year for hypertension my eyesight seems to be going south.  I only own reading glasses and didn't always need them - now I can't go anywhere without them.  Maybe it's age (48) but because it seems to be coming on relatively fast I'm slightly worried.

Any comments of advice or appreciated.
Thank you.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Most likely every medication known to man lists "blurred vision" as a possible side effect.  Your problem likely isn't the medicine but "middle age eyes" also know as presbyopia. It only gets worse.

JCH MD

[ganda99]

OK. Thank you for the response.  

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Do have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist. Find one near you at www.aao.org

JCH MD