Vision problems/drug induced?

Posted by Nell on August 15, 1999 at 00:09:35
Many meds can cause poor clarity/blurry vision as a side effect.
Recently, I saw an Opthamologist for the above. He exanined my eyes and told me that my vison problems were not medication induced.   How can he tell this?
Thank You.  

Posted by Nell on August 15, 1999 at 17:00:31
P.S. My eyes were not dilated with this exam.

Posted by hfhs md - ni on August 16, 1999 at 10:14:41
You are correct in that some medications can have ocular side effects such as blurry vision.  If your ophthalmologist checked your vision and it was 20/20, he probably felt that you did not have "blurry vision" and therefore, your medications were not causing trouble.  It would be reasonable to have a dilated exam for completeness and you can schedule this with your ophthalmologist.
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