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While rare, increased pressure in the brain, known as intracranial hypertension (IH), has been reported as a serious side effect of the antibiotic doxycycline, and can lead to vision problems. This serious risk raises a critical question: Can doxycycline affect your eyes in other ways, and what should patients know about potential adverse effects?

According to the landmark Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment Trial (IIHTT), a combination of acetazolamide and a low-sodium weight-reduction diet resulted in modestly significant visual field improvements for patients with mild visual loss. This makes acetazolamide a cornerstone of medical therapy for IIH.