Medications and Ocular Side Effects Database

The medical model of eye care, integral to the successful incorporation of Healthy Sight Counseling into routine vision care, stresses the relationship between the eye and the rest of the body. One area where this relationship is especially important involves potential ocular side effects of the prescription and non-prescription drugs your patients may be taking. They may also affect ocular comfort leading to such disorders as dry eye states and allergic blepharoconjunctivitis. On an immediate basis, these side effects may impact the quantity and the quality of vision. Long-term ocular health issues are of even greater concern, posing the risk for the development of such vision-threatening ocular diseases as cataract, glaucoma, keratopathy, optic neuropathy, maculopathy and retinopathy.

As an aid to raise awareness of the potential adverse ocular effects of medications, we offer this database as an information resource to eyecare professionals.

The database classifies these medications into three categories:

TYPE 1: Drugs That May Affect Quantity of Vision
TYPE 2: Drugs That May Affect Quality of Vision
TYPE 3: Drugs That Are Implicated in (a) Ocular Diseases and (b) Disorders

To search our database of ocular effects associated with medications, use the tool below. Can't remember how to spell it? Our smart search function will recommend various medicines based on the letters you enter. Note: Some medications may fall within more than one classification.

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Click here to download the medications database for your Palm device.
Requirements: Palm OS 5.x

Click here to download the medications database for your Windows Mobile Device.
Requirements: Windows Mobile 4.x/5.x, .NET Framework 2.0 Redistributable

Read a new clinical review paper, Ocular Effects Associated with Medication, developed by Siret D. Jaanus, Ph.D., professor of ocular pharmacology, Southern California College of Optometry

The information presented here is intended as general health information and as an educational tool. It is not intended to be used in any other manner or for any other purpose. The information should not be used or provided to patients in place of a visit, call or consultation with a physician or other health care provider. Transitions Optical, Inc. ("Transitions") does not recommend the self-management of health or medical problems, nor does Transitions promote or recommend any particular form of medical or alternative treatment. People using information accessed through this website should also research original sources of authority. Information obtained by using this website is not exhaustive and does not cover all possible interactions among drugs. Should you have any health care related questions, please call or visit your physician or other health care provider. You should never disregard medical advice - or delay in seeking it - because of something you have read on this website. You should always seek prompt medical care for any specific health issue.

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