Eye Problems, Noninjury
When To See a Doctor
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Do you think that a medicine is causing your vision changes?
See significance of vision changes caused by a medicine if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you think that a medicine is causing your vision changes?
Note: If your answer is yes:
- Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine before taking your next dose to determine whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary.
- If you are taking a nonprescription medicine (not prescribed by a doctor), stop taking the medicine. If you feel that you need to continue taking the medicine, call your doctor to discuss it.
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: December 6, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology | |
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