| Brand name |
Generic name |
Indication |
Reported Ocular Side Effects |
| Accutane |
isotretinoin |
acne, psoriasis |
Blepharoconjunctivitis, dry eye and transient blurry vision, possibly due to change in
refraction. May cause small, reversible subepithelial corneal opacities. May be a weak
cataractogenic agent, and may lead to optic neuritis in some patients. |
| Adalat |
nifedipine |
hyperten-sion, angina |
Blurred vision, ocular irritation, periorbital edema, and transient blindness at peak
therapeutic levels due to ischemia. In patients also taking topical beta blockers, calcium
channel blockers may rarely cause arrythmia. |
| Amoxil |
amoxicillin |
infection |
Very rare. |
| Augmentin |
amoxicillin |
infection |
Very rare. |
| Beclovent |
beclomethasone |
asthma |
Increased intraocular pressure and posterior subcapsular cataract, particularly in
susceptible individuals and in patients on high dosages. |
| Capoten/Capozide |
captopril |
hypertension |
Rare |
| Cardizem |
diltiazem |
hyperten-sion, angina, atrial fibrillation |
Blurred vision, ocular irritation, periorbital edema, and transient blindness at peak
therapeutic levels due to ischemia. In patients also taking topical beta blockers, calcium
channel blockers may rarely cause arrythmia. |
| Ceclor |
cefaclor |
infection |
Rarely may result in mild reversible ocular surface inflammation. |
| Ceftin |
cefuroxime axetil |
infections |
Rarely may result in mild reversible ocular surface inflammation. |
| Cipro |
ciprofloxacin |
infection |
Patients may report increased glare or brightness of colors or lights. In high doses,
optic neuropathy may result. |
| Claforin |
cefotaxime |
infections |
Rarely may result in mild reversible ocular surface inflammation. |
| Depakote |
divalproex |
epilepsy and migraine |
Very rarely may lead to oculomotor disturbances. Link to RP is unconfirmed. |
| Diprivan |
propofol |
anesthesia |
transitory visual disturbances, including blurry vision, diplopia, and inability to
open eyes. |
| Epogen |
epoetin alfa |
red blood cell enhance-ment |
Patients who are receiving hemodialysis and this drug may experience visual
hallucinations within two to 13 weeks after starting the medication. |
| Fortaz |
ceftazidime |
infection |
Rarely may result in mild reversible ocular surface inflammation. |
| Humulin |
insulin |
diabetes mellitus |
Rare. Can include decreased vision, nystagmus, paresis of extraocular muscles and
diplopia due to iatrogenic hypoglycemia. |
| Intron A |
interferon alpha-2b |
bone marrow transplants |
Transitory pain, growth of thick, curly eyelashes that require trimming, mild disc
edema in high dosage patients, and rarely, spatial disorientation. |
| Iopamiron |
iopamidol |
imaging |
Unilateral and bilateral loss of vision may occur for hours after administration.
Hallucinations may occur beginning 12 hours after administration. |
| Isovue |
iopamidole |
imaging |
Unilateral and bilateral loss of vision may occur for hours after administration. Hallucinations may occur beginning 12 hours after administration. |
