
What Causes Dry, Watery Eyes And Blurred Vision While On Jardiance For Diabetes?

Question: I am currently taking Jardiance for diabetes 2 (2 months) and now have worsening dry eyes. They constantly water daily and I am now getting blurred especially reading or on computer. Its very frustrating especially socially. It may also be aircon or menopause? I use Optrex Actimist spray which only gives temporary relief. Can you recommend a good treatment or should I ask my GP to change my medication? I am sixty years old.
Brief Answer:
Eyes
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to note the eye problem.
Jardiance is not known to cause this.
There can several other possible reasons such as thyroid or uncontrolled diabetes.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC
Electrolytes
Calcium
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average)
Liver function tests
Kidney function tests
TSH
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
Eyes
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to note the eye problem.
Jardiance is not known to cause this.
There can several other possible reasons such as thyroid or uncontrolled diabetes.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC
Electrolytes
Calcium
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average)
Liver function tests
Kidney function tests
TSH
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


I have had all the blood tests you advised and my diabetes has been excellent for the last year. Would you recommend Restasis drops - prescription only - or keep using the spray Optrex Actimist spray. My thyroid and liver etc are fine as I have 3 monthly blood tests. Maybe it's just the aircon!
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Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Possibly the air conditioner then. However, this call can be soundly made only by a qualified eye specialist with due examination.
Menopause is not known to cause dry eyes.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Possibly the air conditioner then. However, this call can be soundly made only by a qualified eye specialist with due examination.
Menopause is not known to cause dry eyes.
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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