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Can lexapro cause the veins in your eyes to leak blood? or cause cataracts? dont have glaucoma but eye doctor found some blood during exam. been on lexapro 5mg for two weeks?
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There are many veins in eyes that can bleed. I would discuss with your eye Dr.
Answered 6/29/2022
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Sub-conjunctival hemorrhages are scary appearing but do not threaten vision usually, and there is no reason to implicate Lexapro as the cause. Nor does Lexapro promote cataracts or glaucoma. Return to your ophthalmologist and discuss fully all your concerns.
Answered 6/30/2022
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