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Restasis report #SELF-4062

Female patient reported the following Restasis side effect(s):Blurry vision, stinging

Immediately upon use the product stings. My vision became blurred, and that condition became worse as I used Restasis as indicated (2x/day) for two days. I returned to the doctor to explain this, and he attributed the problem to the eye glass store incorrectly making my new eyeglasses.

Event date: Friday October 16th 12:00:00 AM
Dosage: 1 drop in each eye
Frequency: 2x per day
Age: 46
Weight: 140
Other medications: lubricating eye drops, non-prescription, also given to me by the Dr.
Diagnosis: I went to the eye dr. to get an eyeglass prescription and he practically forced a Restasis prescription on me, said my eyes were inflamed and I needed it.
Pre-existing conditions: general eye irritation from working on a computer all day
Hospitalized? No
Life-threatening? No
Disabled? No
Birth Defects? No
Was intervention required to prevent damage? No
Other serious medical events? No
Died? No

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