Proscar (finasteride) & lattice degeneration

[GigiDuru]

Anyone know, or are there any other online boards where doctors/people might know if finasteride have any side effects of the eyes? Or any known studies?

 

I basically started taking Proscar (by Merk), 1.25g about 2 years ago. The hair surgeon recommended just buying Proscar and cutting the 5g pill in quarter's and take one of that per day, rather than buying the actual Propecia, which is basically the same thing, but more expensive.

 

However, this year I have been diagnosed with lattice degeneration in my eyes. Previously, I have done dilating eye tests every several years and no ophthalmologist diagnosed me with lattice degeneration, currently with 1 retinal hole.

 

Now I am concerned since the only real change from my last dilating eye exam was starting taking proscar to prevent further hair loss.

 

I want to continue taking proscar, IF I know this medication does not further damage my eyes. The ophthalmologist is not aware of proscar, and it's normal since an eye doctor might not be familiar with these sort of medications.