Learn about the common ocular side effects of frequently prescribed systemic drugs

Article Date: 4/1/2003

Learn about the common ocular side effects of frequently prescribed systemic drugs.

BY GARY A. LESHER, Ph.D., F.A.A.O., Chicago, Ill.

Omeprazole (Prilosec, #14) and lansoprazole (Prevacid, #18) are agents that inhibit the production of gastric acid, which makes them useful in treating gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease and esphagitis. No serious ocular toxicities have been reported with the oral use of these anti-ulcer agents.

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