Eye discomfort after taking tuberculosis drugs may be caused by side effects of the drugs, it is recommended to stop taking the drugs first, and then change the drugs under the guidance of the doctor after recovery from treatment.
Adverse effects of certain anti-tuberculosis drugs can cause eye discomfort, for example, ethambutol can cause optic neuritis, which can lead to vision loss, eye pain and other symptoms, it is recommended to stop taking the drug and observe for a period of time, or determine the specific situation by testing the vision and other tests, it is best to go to the hospital and consult with the doctor about changing the anti-tuberculosis drug.
If the symptoms worsen, or diagnosed as optic neuritis, it is recommended to treat as early as possible, such as the use of glucocorticosteroids, vitamin B, etc., to avoid the development of acute optic neuritis, which can lead to optic nerve atrophy, blindness and other serious complications.