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I have just been tested by my optometrist at a routine eye exam and have been told I have cataracts, I am 65, female and have been taking Lisinopril for almost 7 years. I started at 40 mg, but it was reduced to 30 mg 3 yrs ago and since then I take 20 mg 1 x daily. I think this alpha blocker could be responsible for my cataracts, if so would changeing medication lessen the progression of cataracts? -Jkb, wA STATE
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It seems from the history that you are having cataract. The antihypertensive drugs you are taking are not responsible for cataract, it is probably age related.
This requires treatment by cataract surgery if the cataract is significant.
Hence I advice you to consult your ophthalmologist for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
It seems from the history that you are having cataract. The antihypertensive drugs you are taking are not responsible for cataract, it is probably age related.
This requires treatment by cataract surgery if the cataract is significant.
Hence I advice you to consult your ophthalmologist for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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