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Common Medications that May Affect Your Vision

Written By Courtney Dryer

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Does your vision seem to fluctuate? Does it seem clearer some days?

Have you ever considered your medications may be impacting your visual clarity? Medications play an important role in the management of health conditions by providing both relief and improvement in well-being. However, some medications can have a substantial impact on your vision, both temporarily and permanently.

Whether the medication is prescribed to address a chronic condition or over the counter for temporary relief, certain drugs may induce visual side effects that affect the clarity, focus, or overall health of the eyes. Understanding the potential impact of your medications on your vision is vital for both healthcare providers and patients alike so they can make informed decisions.

Here are a few common categories of medications that can affect vision and their ocular effects.

Can Vaping Cause Eye Problems? What to Know

Written By Michael Healy

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The emergence of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, and vapes marks a significant shift in how people consume nicotine. Initially marketed as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco products, vaping devices have quickly gained popularity, particularly among teens and young adults.

The allure of different flavors, sleek designs, and a perceived safer product has fueled the exponential growth of the vaping industry, transforming it into a multi-billion-dollar market with an estimated 85 million people worldwide using e-cigarettes and vapes on a regular basis.

However, as we learn more about vaping, a number of serious health risks are beginning to surface. As you might expect, much of this attention has focused on the adverse effects of vaping on respiratory and cardiovascular health. However, like smoking, vaping contributes to significant negative health effects on more than just the heart and lungs.

Which leads us to the question: Can vaping cause eye problems? And the answer is becoming clearer with more research.

Presbyopia: Are Things Looking Fuzzy in Your Forties?

Written By Courtney Dryer

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Imagine: You turn 40. Suddenly reading up close is a challenge. A menu in a dark restaurant, instructions on a medicine bottle, and even your kid’s homework become difficult to read. You find yourself adjusting your font size and relying on your phone’s flashlight to help in dimly lit restaurants.

You are experiencing presbyopia. Let’s take a closer look (bad joke).

Geek Chic: The Rise of the Office Siren Look

Written By Kara Keigan

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Scroll through Instagram and you’ll see a variety of chic specs on the likes of Bella Hadid and Doja Cat. Whether it’s dubbed “hot nerd,” “office siren,” or “Bayonetta glasses,” named after the titular character of the popular Japanese video game, it’s official – geek chic is back. Prescription glasses are seeing a newfound resurgence, with a focus on small rectangular frames.

Heterochromia: The Mystery of Different Colored Eyes

Written By Michael Healy

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The human eye is a fascinating organ that comes in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. While we are used to seeing a variety of browns, blues, and greens, occasionally you will meet someone with heterochromia, or eyes that are different colors.

Derived from the Greek words “heteros” meaning different and “chroma” meaning color, heterochromia is a fascinating condition characterized by a person having irises of different colors or variations in the pigmentation within a single iris. While it may seem rare, heterochromia is more common than you might think, and occurs in both humans and animals.

This article takes a deeper look into the specifics of heterochromia, exploring its types, causes, prevalence, related health conditions, associated myths, and the cultural implications it carries with it.