Small Number of Viagra Users Report Vision Loss

Fox News ^ | 04 April 2005 | Miranda Hitti

[MikefromOhio]

Fourteen men reportedly have had vision loss while taking the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, say ophthalmologists at the University of Minnesota.

The men lost only part of their vision. Cases appear to be very rare.

Most of the affected men had other health problems and the structure of their optic nerve (the nerve that handles vision) raised their risk of the condition.

“The number of cases is extremely small,” says Howard Pomeranz, MD, PhD, who details seven of those cases in a new report. The condition is called nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).

“The likelihood of this happening in an individual is pretty small. It’s a question of weighing the relative risks,” Pomeranz tells WebMD. He suggests that men taking or considering Viagra might want to check with their doctors about any risks.

Pomeranz adds that he’s also heard of three similar cases with another erectile dysfunction drug, Cialis. “I don’t know of any with Levitra yet,” he tells WebMD.

[anotherdubya]

“... is extremely small,”

Maybe that's the problem...

[RushCrush]

i was going to respond but I can't see the keyboard

[yobid]

My mother always told me not to wear glasses or else I'd go masterbate.

[Repealthe17thAmendment]

I didn't see that coming.

And neither did the Viagra user!

[flutters]

This might explain why Mark Martin came in 31st yesterday.

[AppyPappy]

Maybe it's poking them in the eye.

[Servant of the 9]

Does it make hair grow on the palm of your hand too?

SO9

[liberateUS]

They were not using it properly

They should have listened to their mother'warnings!

[talleyman]

When a vast amount of blood is diverted...

Just how "vast" are we talking about here, Superman?

[MikefromOhio]

LOL
!!!!

[MikefromOhio]

I didnt know Viagra fixed THAT problem !!!

[FreedomSurge]

Viagra Users Report Vision Loss From Going Cross Eyed.

[MikefromOhio]

It might have for them....it did also make them go blind :-P

[MikefromOhio]

LOL

and lightheadedness after exertion....

[MineralMan]

My momma told me I'd go blind if I kept doing that....

[MikefromOhio]

heheh are you the story's subject? LOL ;P

[Born Conservative]

That will reduce the need for alchohol.

or paper bags...

[tumblindice]

Dear Abby: But will it stand up in court?
Sign me, Worried

[Fast1]

I guess that would be a fair trade!