Ocular Side Effects of Common Systemic Medications and Systemic Side Effects of Ocular Medications

Med Clin North Am. 2021 May;105(3):425-444. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2021.02.003.

Abstract

When prescribing medications, it is important to consider the ocular side effects of common systemic therapy as well as potential systemic side effects of ocular medications. Although not an exhaustive list of medications/classes of medications, this article does include many commonly used drugs and also provides information on some topical therapies commonly used by ophthalmologists. These ocular medications may result in systemic effects and/or alter patients' management of systemic conditions.

Keywords: Eye; Eye drops; Medication; Ocular side effects; Ocular topical medications; Vision changes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions* / complications
  • Eye Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Eye Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Eye Diseases / etiology
  • Humans
  • Ophthalmic Solutions / adverse effects
  • Ophthalmic Solutions / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Ophthalmic Solutions