I have been on lexapro one week and have suddenly developed floaters in my right eye , I am very worried by this I can't help thinking there's some connection with lexapro .
Escitalopram - Does lexapro cause floaters in eyes ?
Question posted by Kittypaul on 10 Sep 2018
Last updated on 4 December 2019 by Sysko
4 Answers
Sysko
5 Dec 2019
I've been on .5 of Lexapro for 1.5 mo. I've noticed eye floaters in the same eye that I had a detached retina 2 yrs ago. I know it's related and plan on weaning off the Lexapro
Navigator777
24 Sep 2019
I used it once and developed floaters 12 hours later. Yes they are related.
RWiggins
10 Sep 2018
I have not had any issues with floaters in my eyes.
Good luck!
WildcatVet
10 Sep 2018
Hi, Kitty! Abnormal vision and visual disturbances can be a side effect of Lexapro, although it's fairly uncommon. I would report this to your prescriber ASAP.
Kittypaul
10 Sep 2018
I have told my Dr he says there is no connection but I am not so sure I have appointment with optician tomorrow .
WildcatVet
10 Sep 2018
LEXAPRO:
"Ocular
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abnormal accommodation, abnormal vision, blepharospasm, blurred vision, dry eyes, eye infection, eye irritation, eye pain, mydriasis, ocular hemorrhage, visual disturbance, xerophthalmia".
This is taken directly from the literature provided for Lexapro.
Kittypaul
10 Sep 2018
Thanks for the information .
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