The pill ruined my eyes

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-08-2003
The pill ruined my eyes
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Mon, 07-19-2004 - 2:00pm
I've been on the pill, estrostep, for 2 1/2 years. Recently I got dry eyes that are so severe I am almost disabled. I can hardly see at times.

I finally stopped taking the pill. How long will it be before my eyes get better? They have been severely dry for about 3 months.

Is it possible that they have ruined my eyes forever? I am scared, because I'm only 25 and I need to be able to work, go to class, etc. without being in constant agony.

I did go to the eye doctor, and they gave me drops but they arent' strong enough. Also, the eye doctor agreed the pill caused this side effect, but they won't give me a straight answer as to when they will get better.

So how long will it take for this side effect, dry eyes, to go away?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 07-19-2004 - 5:36pm
Hi penguins24, Welcome!

I'm so sorry Hon! No one on this board can say when your eyes will be better. When did you go to the doctor? The condition may take some time to clear up. I'd talk with my doctor again if I were you. S/he should at least be able to give you some idea that you should begin to see an improvement in x days or weeks. Talk to your doc about the drops and see what you should expect from them. And, if you don't like the answers you are getting from your current eye doctor you can always get a second medical opinion. I hope your much better soon! Let us know how you're doing, ok?

(((Hugs)))

      Jill