NJ
eye doctor Roslyn Stahl, M.D. alerted patients about the possible
relationship between eye pain and certain osteoporosis medications. “We see
many patients today taking osteoporosis medications such as Fosamax®, Boniva®
and Actonel®”, commented Dr. Stahl of The Eye Care & Surgery Center in
Westfield, Warren & Iselin, New Jersey.“Patients on these medications need
to be aware of the potential for eye inflammation and associated eye pain.”
According to a study published in
the Canadian
Medical Association Journal, users of oral
bisphosphonates such as Fosamax®, Boniva® and Actonel® were 45% more likely to develop uveitis and 51% more likely
to develop scleritis compared with patients who had never used these medications.
If you take medicine for
osteoporosis, you will also need to get enough calcium and vitamin D, eat a
healthy diet, and exercise regularly. A large part of treating or reducing the
effects of osteoporosis is getting enough calcium and vitamin D. “If your physician
does start you on any type of osteoporosis medication you should not ignore the
symptoms of eye pain no matter how mild they might seem. Even at your regular
eye exam, make sure to tell your eye doctor if you have started bisphosphonates medication such as Fosamax®, Boniva®
and Actonel®. We need to know as sometimes the associated side effects of these
osteoporosis medications can be subtle-but they are important”, noted Dr. Stahl.
If
you or someone you know has questions about eye pain, osteoporosis
medication or eye inflammation please feel free to call The
Eye Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center or
facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule and appointment.
The Eye
Care & Surgery Center is staffed by a team of Board Certified NJ
Ophthalmologists who are subspecialty Fellowship trained New Jersey eye
surgeons, Opticians, technical and administrative
staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, surgery for cataracts, intraocular lens implants (IOL), laser vision correction
such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of
cornea disease including cornea transplants, diagnosis and treatment of
diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration
(AMD) and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, reconstructive and
cosmetic facial surgery including eyelid surgery and facial and skin
rejuvenation as well as contact lenses, eyeglasses,
eyewear and optical services.
The Eye Care & Surgery Center is a leading New Jersey eye care practice with offices at 592 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830
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