The trick is to identify the patients who might be affected. Not every patient can experience these side effects. These are just potential side effects. But dry eye is a common problem, he said, especially in Durango s high, dry climate. Fluctuating vision can cause minor problems, such as the inability to hit a mogul at the right angle, or major problems such as the inability to gauge how fast an oncoming car is approaching while you try to pass on an uphill curve.
Many drugs cause people to see a little too well in a new dimension and hallucinate.
Drugs such as Pepcid and Zantac used for gastrointestinal problems are known for that, Jackson said. So are some common pain drugs, such as Percodan and Lortab. Drugs such as prednisone and inhaled steroids used to treat breathing problems can cause cataracts if used long-term. Digoxin, used for various heart problems, can cause color vision changes and other visual disturbances in many people, Jackson said. While thousands of drugs can cause vision problems, it s hard even for the experts to keep track of all the fine print.