The most highly reported ocular adverse events associated with statins were blurred vision (48.4%) and visual impairment (25.7%). Results from logistic regression indicated that the ocular problems formed a greater proportion of the adverse events for subjects taking atorvastatin (2.1%).

Can cholesterol medicine cause eye problems?

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Treatment with a cholesterol-lowering “statin” drug may very occasionally cause double-vision, eyelid-droop, or weakness of the muscles that control eye movement, investigators report..

What drug makes your vision blurry?

Cocaine is an eye anesthetic, meaning that when you take cocaine you may be unable to feel the damage that occurs to your eyes. Bumping, scratching, and even corneal ulcers can occur, causing pain, blurred visions and even scarring that can cause permanent vision loss.