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Posted 3/19/2013 1:25 AM (GMT 0)
The Prednisone has definitely affected my vision now.  These headaches are making me nuts & I  may go to Walmart vision center tomorrow just to get it fixed fast.

My question - will the vision continue to change?  I am still on 15mg a day -

Posted 3/19/2013 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
Pred is notorious for affecting the vision. It can also cause bone loss and glaucoma.

When I was on steroid enemas for a year, I actually had glasses with bifocals. But I never wore them (call it a vanity thing) lol. When I finally got off the steroids, my vision improved. Now I just wear reading glasses but my far vision improved.
Posted 3/19/2013 2:25 AM (GMT 0)
I am on prednisone and am experiencing a lot of vision/eye problems. My eye doctor is thinking my UC is causing inflammation in my eyes, I never asked specifically if it could be the prednisone causing it.

The eye doctor has checked my vision at least five times in the last two and a half months. He is paying pretty close attention which is reassuring and worrisome at the same time. The last check I was at 15 mg of prednisone and the inflammation in my eyes was decreasing.

When I went down to 10 mg my eyes got worse again (pain, redness and increased bluriness)(my UC symptoms are getting worse too), I phoned Friday afternoon and the eye doctor has me on prednisone eye drops again.
Posted 3/19/2013 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
20/10 vision all my life, commercial pilot flight instructor.

2006 diagnosed with UC

Now I drive with glasses because of prednisone.

Anemia was fun too in Jan, I had visual aura from bright light that essentially blinded me for an hour everytime because it was in the center field of vision.
Posted 3/19/2013 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
I was able to get an appointment for tomorrow with my eye Dr - so I'll update!
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