Geodon Eye Problems
Geodon is an atypical anti-psychotic medication prescribed to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The brand name for the drug ziprasidone, it works by acting on the brain chemicals serotonin and dopamine. Geodon is associated with severe side effects, including some involving the eyes.
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Vision Problems
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In clinical trials with Geodon, as reported by eMedTV, up to 6 percent of participants in some studies experienced vision problems. This was described as abnormal vision, blurred vision or visual field defects.
Infrequent Eye Problems
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Other less-frequently reported eye problems linked to Geodon include dry eyes, inflammation or infection of the membrane lining the eyelids (conjunctivitis), inflammation of the eyelash follicles (blepharitis), cataracts and excessive sensitivity to light.
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Rare Eye Problems
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Additional eye problems associated with Geodon, although rarely, include eye hemorrhage and inflammation of the cornea (keratitis).
Diabetic Retinopathy
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People taking Geodon also have a tendency to develop diabetes, which can lead to diabetic retinopathy, a eye disorder that causes vision loss and blindness.
Tardive Dyskinesia
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Long-term use of Geodon can cause tardive dyskinesia, a disorder characterized by involuntary repetitive movements. The condition often is permanent. Movements can include rapid eye blinking and repetitive eyebrow raising and lowering. A severe tardive dyskinesia effect is oculogic crisis, when the eyes roll in random directions.
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