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Eye & Vision issues with Keppra?
Fri, 06/21/2019 - 14:27I have been on Keppra for 3.5 years. At the time of diagnosis and subsequent Rx for Keppra, I was 47 years old. I had LASIK about 15 years ago and my vision is still 20/20. And yes, I'm at that age where I need to wear readers, even though I don't want to. But aside from not being able to read small print, etc. I often feel like my eyes themselves, and the space around them is puffy. It's not visually, I can see they're not puffy, but they feel like they are. And I feel like my vision is always blurry, esp. in the mornings. So much so that I have a really hard time focusing on anything. This is ongoing and I've mentioned it to both my Neurologist as well as my regular doctor and my eye doctor and they all just play it off, blaming it on age and the fact that I don't sleep well. Has anyone else experienced this on Keppra?
Hi, Thank you for sharing
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2019-06-24 - 11:48
Hi, Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand this can feel frustrating, especially if you’re feeling like your doctor is not listening to your concerns. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdf It is important to keep trying to communicate with your doctor and express your concerns. For information regarding second opinions, or assistance finding a specialist please visit : https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosis/you-and-your-healthcare-team/second-opinions https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist & https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliatesYou may alsocontact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org , epilepsy.com/helpline , where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources, provide referrals and additional support. For additional information on side effects & seizure medications please visit:https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/side-effects https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/levetiracetam