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UniversalPass Pete · 05-28-2005, 09:37 AM

Viagra linked to Cases of Blindness
Reported in Reuters March 12, 2001 is a story that links Viagra usage to blindness. Dr. Howard Pomeranz, a US ophthalmologist and director of neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Maryland Medical Center, says there appears to be a risk that men taking Viagra, the impotence drug, could suffer permanent vision loss or even blindness. "We know that Viagra regulates a chemical in the body to constrict the arteries. The constriction may cut off the blood flow to the optic nerve, especially in people with a low cup-to-disk ratio, where the blood vessels and nerves are tightly bundled,'' Pomeranz said in his release.

A spokesman for Pfizer, the company that makes the drug, said that the reports are not conclusive. However, Pomeranz concluded, "People who take Viagra who have this particular configuration of their optic nerve at least need to be aware that this is a potential problem that may occur if they use this medication. Whether this is a significant increased risk, I don't have the statistics to back that up.''

Are they using it right? You're supposed to use it with a partner...not with just yourself. Everyone knows you'll go blind that way!

Dirty F · 05-28-2005, 09:40 AM

Posted 10 times already.
Did you honestly think you would be the first to post this?

loverboy · 05-28-2005, 09:40 AM

it was posted several times today
peace mate

UniversalPass Pete · 05-28-2005, 09:43 AM

I was pointing out that the story is kind of old to begin with 2001?

Head · 05-28-2005, 09:49 AM

My dad said, 'you do it too much you go blind!'

Chio The Pirate · 05-28-2005, 09:52 AM

DaddyHalbucks · 05-28-2005, 10:49 AM

I heard on the radio that there have been 36 cases of blindness.

Viagra has been presecribed to 25 million men worldwide, not counting all the knockoffs.

So, literally, there is roughly 1 in a million chances.

And, from what I hear, the patients were already prone to blindness due to other risk factors.

So, the short answer is: Viagra does NOT cause blindness.

fris · 05-28-2005, 10:50 AM

ya saw that on friday on msnbc on closing bell.

DWB · 05-28-2005, 12:23 PM

Maybe that's why my eyes are going bad. I thought it was just from working at the computer for so many hours.

Dalai lama · 05-28-2005, 12:35 PM

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05-28-2005, 09:37 AM	#1
UniversalPass Pete Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA http://www.universalpass.com Posts: 7,368	Viagra linked to blindness? Viagra linked to Cases of Blindness Reported in Reuters March 12, 2001 is a story that links Viagra usage to blindness. Dr. Howard Pomeranz, a US ophthalmologist and director of neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Maryland Medical Center, says there appears to be a risk that men taking Viagra, the impotence drug, could suffer permanent vision loss or even blindness. "We know that Viagra regulates a chemical in the body to constrict the arteries. The constriction may cut off the blood flow to the optic nerve, especially in people with a low cup-to-disk ratio, where the blood vessels and nerves are tightly bundled,'' Pomeranz said in his release. A spokesman for Pfizer, the company that makes the drug, said that the reports are not conclusive. However, Pomeranz concluded, "People who take Viagra who have this particular configuration of their optic nerve at least need to be aware that this is a potential problem that may occur if they use this medication. Whether this is a significant increased risk, I don't have the statistics to back that up.'' Are they using it right? You're supposed to use it with a partner...not with just yourself. Everyone knows you'll go blind that way! __________________ V4.0 It's Here! NOT JUST AVS ANYMORE! Teen Whore Fetish All Milf Sluts Real Asian Cunts All Latina Cunts Massive XXX Boobs All Out Anal Since 1997. ICQ: 107746038 Last edited by UniversalPass Pete; 05-28-2005 at 09:39 AM..

05-28-2005, 09:43 AM	#4
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DaddyHalbucks A freakin' legend! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 18,975	I heard on the radio that there have been 36 cases of blindness. Viagra has been presecribed to 25 million men worldwide, not counting all the knockoffs. So, literally, there is roughly 1 in a million chances. And, from what I hear, the patients were already prone to blindness due to other risk factors. So, the short answer is: Viagra does NOT cause blindness. __________________ Boner Money

05-28-2005, 09:40 AM	#2
Dirty F Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 59,204	Posted 10 times already. Did you honestly think you would be the first to post this?

05-28-2005, 09:40 AM	#3
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05-28-2005, 12:35 PM	#10
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