Medication-Induced Vision Loss Injury Lawyers

At the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. We Will Work Tirelessly to Obtain The Highest Compensation for Individuals Who Have Experienced Vision Loss as a Result of Medication in Buffalo, New York.

Anyone who has ever needed to fill a prescription knows of the countless warnings that accompany new bottles of pills. Often, the information on potential side effects is an unwieldy list, and as a result, it can be easy to miss warnings about how a medication might adversely affect your vision. Today, there are several medications that are known to cause vision problems. In some cases, preexisting medical conditions can be aggravated by medications and lead to temporary or permanent vision loss.

Jed Dietrich, Esq. has worked exclusively as a personal injury attorney for over two decades. In that time, he has won countless cases for his clients in the Buffalo, New York area, including a $1,250,000 settlement for a man who suffered injuries after a fall. If you or a loved one suffer from vision loss caused by medication in Buffalo, New York, or the greater New York area, reach out to the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today by calling us at 716-839-3939 or visiting us online to schedule your FREE consultation.

Vision loss refers to any changes to your eyes that impair your sense of sight. It can be partial vision loss: for example, an individual can be nearsighted, meaning that they have difficulty perceiving things that are far away. Vision loss can also be permanent and can occur through diseases or changes to the eye or as a result of medication.

Along with taste, smell, hearing, and touch, sight is one of the five senses that allow us to experience the world around us. Problems with vision are known to affect 3.2 million Americans, with symptoms ranging from minor corrections to complete blindness, and while many individuals are able to function with visual impairments, a sudden loss of vision can be extremely debilitating, not to mention frightening.

Certain medications are known to cause vision loss. Warnings regarding the potential side effects of medications should always be published with the medication, but even when they are, they can sometimes be overlooked or disregarded. Some of the most common medications known to affect vision include:

1. Corticosteroids: These drugs act as antihistamines and are primarily used to treat the symptoms that accompany allergic reactions. They can, however, cause cataracts that interfere with an individual’s ability to see.
2. Antihistamines: For individuals suffering from glaucoma, antihistamines can aggravate the condition or even cause it to progress faster.
3. Bisphosphonates: These post-menopausal drugs can inflame the eyes, but their side effects are typically not permanent.
4. Hydroxychloroquine: Technically classified as a malaria drug, it is also commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It can permanently affect the eyes, although studies show that the chances of that happening are low.
5. Erectile Dysfunction Drugs: The purpose of erectile dysfunction drugs is to divert blood flow to other parts of the body, and as a result, it can lead to issues with vision. While these issues are often reversible, over time, the reduced blood flow can sometimes cause permanent damage to the optic nerve of the eye.
6. Medication for Blood Pressure: Medications that influence blood pressure can affect the eyes and sometimes lead to glaucoma.

Vision loss caused by medication can be temporary or permanent, depending on the medication in question and the presence of other underlying medical conditions. Individuals with preexisting medical conditions are at an increased risk for medication-induced vision loss. This includes those suffering from diabetes, cataracts, and glaucoma.

Any accident that results in vision loss leaves a lasting impact. The Dietrich Law Firm P.C.’s team of highly experienced and top rated personal injury attorneys make their clients their priority. Reach out to us today by calling 716-839-3939 or visit us online to schedule your free consultation. We are available twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week.

The symptoms of vision loss can vary, but to some extent, all of the symptoms concern an individual’s ability to see. A few of the most common symptoms are sensitivity to light, headaches, blurred vision, pain, and partial or total loss of sight. Sometimes, vision loss can be an indication of a more severe illness. No matter the cause, a medical professional should be consulted following any changes to vision. The treatment methods recommended by a doctor will depend upon both the cause and severity of the injury. In some instances, the vision will return to normal on its own. Other situations might require optical surgery to repair the damage or corrective lenses to compensate for vision impairment.

Jed Dietrich, Esq. has spent the past twenty years working as a personal injury attorney, tackling countless personal injury cases across the Western New York area. Today, he and his team of top rated medication-induced vision loss injury attorneys are more than prepared to represent you. Their priority is to ensure that you receive the highest possible compensation for your injuries. Call us today at 716-839-3939 or visit us online for your free consultation. Remember, you will never be charged until we achieve a win for you!

Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 716-839-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!