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Popular erection meds could make you go blind: study
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- New research suggests that tadalafil, a drug commonly prescribed for erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate symptoms, may increase the risk of developing glaucoma, a serious eye disease that can cause permanent vision loss.
- The study analyzed health data from nearly 74,000 men aged 40 and older, finding that those taking tadalafil had a 22% higher risk of glaucoma and a 33% higher risk of primary open-angle glaucoma compared to non-users.
- Participants using tadalafil also showed a 32% increased risk of ocular hypertension, a major risk factor for glaucoma, with some risks appearing after just one month of use.
- Researchers emphasized that the study is observational and cannot prove causation, but recommended regular eye checkups for men taking tadalafil, especially those predisposed to glaucoma.
- Glaucoma affects over 4 million Americans, often without early symptoms, and while it cannot be cured, early detection and treatment can help manage the disease and prevent vision loss.
