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Does Benicar Affects Vision?

Hi, I have been taking Benicar 1/2 of 10mg 1x a day for approx. 1 year & few months. Just want to know if if can affect your vision. I have experience blurred vision all at once for the past few months. Wasn't sure if it could be the Benicar or maybe just aging eyes.


Tue, 18 Feb 2014
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It can be aging eye. Get refraction of your eye done.You have notgiven your age.After refraction if power defect is detected, then take correction. Or fundus examination should be done to exclude cataract.
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Does Benicar Affects Vision?

It can be aging eye. Get refraction of your eye done.You have notgiven your age.After refraction if power defect is detected, then take correction. Or fundus examination should be done to exclude cataract.