The popular drug known as Levitra was designed to treat erectile dysfunction and was approved by the FDA in August of 2003. ED drugs like Levitra and Viagra account for a huge share of the pharmaceutical market in this country today, as over 30 million men will be faced with sexual dysfunction of various forms at some point during their lives. Unfortunately, there has been evidence linking vision loss to Levitra and the FDA is now investigating these reports.

A condition called NAION (or Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy) has been implicated as a suspected cause of these vision problems. This can lead to immediate and irreversible blindness and is caused by an interruption of blood to the optic nerve. NAION is widely believed to be one of the leading causes of vision loss in older Americans today, striking between 1-6 thousand people every year.

Because such diseases as diabetes and heart disease can lead to ED in males, the FDA believes that it's important to for sufferers of these conditions to explore their options before treatment with Levitra or other sexual dysfunction drugs.

If you or a loved one is suffering from unexpected and potentially deadly side effects from Levitra use, don't suffer in silence any longer. Consumers have a right to safe medications and you deserve to be informed in a timely manner when a trusted drug is linked to disturbing consequences. You may be entitled to compensation for your experience, so contact a knowledgeable defective drug attorney today.