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Medication Causes Blurry Vision - Am I Still a Lasik Candidate?

asked 5 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Anthony J. Kameen, MD
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Tags: blurry vision, candidate, medication

I am very nearsighted, but I'm also on venlafaxine and one of the side effects I have from it is blurry vision. Is it still possible for me to get Lasik for my nearsightedness, and under what conditions (i.e. would I need to stop my medication first so I get the right Lasik measurements, etc)? Thanks.

2 answers to Medication Causes Blurry Vision - Am I Still a Lasik Candidate?

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Medication Causes Blurry Vision - Am I Still A Lasik Candidate

The medication you refer to(Venlafaxine) can cause some transient dryness of the eyes, which can lead to blurriness of vision. I don't feel it makes you a noncandidate for Lasik. I would prepare you ahead of the surgery with additional eye lubrication and continue that for at least a month after the procedure. If it is possible for you to discontinue the medication for about three days on either side of the surgery, that would be an added, though not essential, benefit. Longterm, I feel... more
Anthony J. Kameen, MD

Baltimore Ophthalmologist

www.kameen.com

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Who is a candidate for LASIK?

Most people who have LASIK surgery take some sort of medication. Some may not think of the supplements or natural remedies that they take as medications, but it is important that your LASIK surgeon know everything that you take before you have surgery. Some acne medications can cause tremendous dryness and are relative contraindications for LASIK. Other medications such as anti-depressants may also cause dryness and it may be important to treat the dryness that they cause before... more
Mark Golden, MD

Chicago Ophthalmologist

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