Can Albuterol Cause Eye Problems

There is one report of glaucoma associated with the use of nebulized albuterol and ipratropium aerosol in an emergency department. Caution is warranted when the combination is used in patients predisposed to glaucoma. Extra care should be taken to avoid contact with the eyes.

Can albuterol cause vision problems?

You may experience widened pupils (black circles in the center of the eyes), eye pain or redness, blurred vision, and vision changes such as seeing halos around lights, or seeing unusual colors Call your doctor if you get albuterol and ipratropium into your eyes or if you develop these symptoms.

Does the albuterol inhaler affect glaucoma?

Conclusion: As albuterol is widely used in the management of patients with asthma, increased awareness by health care professionals of the potential for acute angle-closure glaucoma secondary to albuterol may decrease the incidence of this complication.