Should You Worry About Vision Loss from Viagra? - The People's Pharmacy

According to the article:

"The likelihood of serious vision loss from Viagra is low, but a recent study confirms it is real. Report ANY changes in eyesight promptly!

Drugs for erectile dysfunction have become very popular. They include avanafil (Stendra), tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil (Levitra) and the original, sildenafil (Viagra). Such drugs are referred to as phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors, abbreviated PDE5Is. Most men are interested in the benefits of such medications. The risks, on the other hand, get much less attention. A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology, April 7, 2022 reveals an often overlooked complication of PDE5Is: vision loss from Viagra and similar ED drugs."

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References:  Risk of Ocular Adverse Events Associated With Use of Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors in Men in the US - JAMA Network

FDA Priorities For 2011-2015

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Updated February 2, 2021:

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today released the final version of a strategic priorities document outlining the goals that will guide the agency and its 12,000 employees through 2015, FDA’s “Strategic Priorities 2011 – 2015: Responding to the Public Health Challenges of the 21st Century” - PRNewsWire.

It conveys the FDA's vision for the future, by mentioning:

• a modernized field of regulatory science that draws on innovations in science and technology to help ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical products throughout their life cycles
• an integrated global food safety system focused on prevention and improved nutrition
• expanded efforts to meet the needs of special populations.

The document is organized into four major sections:
1.0 Introduction 
2.0 Cross-Cutting Strategic Priorities
3.0 Strategic Goals and Long-Term Objectives
4.0 Implementation

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Strategic Priorities Blog posting by FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg

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FDA Focus On Contact Lens Use And Safety - Medical Device

Approximately 30 million U.S. contact lens wearers use a variety of lens care products available in most pharmacies. Improper care of contact lenses can lead to a variety of eye infections. Over the past few years the FDA has been working to reduce risks of eye infections.

The FDA reinforces the latest thinking in its post, Looking Good: Safe Use and Care of Contact Lenses (May 2010).

For even more information, go to the webpage, FDA Contact Lenses.

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FDA And Others To Study Lasik Problems

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After having a conversation about Lasik complications with a co-worker, I thought I'd share this article with you, from the LA Times, Three federal agencies to assess potential Lasik problems. As much as I'd like to get Lasik corrected vision, I'm very reticent to do so. My co-worker has looked into this matter for herself, and she tells me that the 2% complication rate is the best possible scenario. This low rate in part is due to: the usage of the best equipment, and the procedure being performed at the hands of a well-trained practitioner who's completed many thousands of procedures. As for me, even a 2% complication rate is too much risk for me. How about you? 

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See Clearly - It Is Healthy Vision Month

Updated April 29, 2024

Some of the original links broke.

You can still read about the same topic here:

Healthy People 2010 - Progress Review Focus Area 28 – Vision and Hearing Presentation - CDC

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May is Healthy Vision Month, a national eye health observance devoted to promoting the vision objectives in Healthy People 2010. The focus for this year is Healthy People Vision Objective 28-3: Reduce uncorrected visual impairment due to refractive errors. The goal of Healthy Vision Month 2009 is to promote the importance of getting eye exams. Learn more about Healthy Vision 2010. Bottomline, it's important to get your eyes checked. Especially if you're not seeing clearly. For more reading about other things you can do to protect your vision, read this Medical News Today post, "Top 10 Tips To Save Your Vision." 

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Lasik - Pretty Safe . . . AND . . .

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Updated October 28, 2022

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Lasik - FDA.gov

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OK, so I'm a holdout. I should have Lasik eye surgery, and get perfect vision. Reading articles like this one, Look closely before you seek 20/20, allows me to rationalize why I shouldn't get it done. Honestly, this is actually a well-written story. Lasik has gotten better over the years, and a very small percentage of folks end up with problems. I especially like the fact that more ophthalmologists are getting Lasik. That tells me that the technology and advancements have finally matured. Don't let me hold you back, think about getting Lasik! 

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