Adverse effects of the drugs most frequently administered to the elderly--Part II.

The uncertainties associated with identificatin of adverse drug reactions are numerous. These effects which involve the eyes and vision constitute an important group but they are inadequately described and classified in most reports. Vague statements of visual disturbances, blur, changes in color vision, or difficulties in reading are indicated in many articles. Both parts of this report provide a listing of potential adverse effects, systemic and ocular. The drug groups included in part II are the antipsychotics, antianxiety drugs, antidepressants, antiparkinson drug and a miscellaneous group.