Eye sight

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Hi everyone.....Im just going to ask if anyone has had problems with there eye sight since having Chemo. I never give it a thought til recently that since my treatment has ended my eyesight is really bad. I would love to hear if anyone else has the same problem???Love Cherylxxx
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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    During chemo my eyesight felt a bit blurred but all ok now.  However my optician advised me I would need yearly eyechecks whilst taking tamoxifen as it can build up behind the eye.  Its worth going and getting them tested.

    love melx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Mine were very sore and even now often feel dry like there's sand in them. My chemo finished December 2007. I got some lovely cooling eye drops which made them nice and moist again. I thought my sight had got worse (wear reading glasses) but hadn't deteroriated much when I went for a check up. (Probably natural ageing!!!!!!) Didn't know that about Tamoxifen - I hate it more and more.

    Take care x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Thanks both.....Im on Letrozol because i am post menapausal. Maybe i should go back to opticians and just get them checked.xxxCheryl

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    HiChic...............my eyesight has gotten worse after having chemo. Before I was short sighted in one eye and long sighted in the other (very handy for a nightclub bouncer,me!) So I am going to have my eyes re tested and get new glasses, so you are not alone on this one.............Take care Love Carol

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I'm still on chemo (2 more to go yippeeee) and my eyes were sensitive before if I go over tired/PC use or other irritant, but usually just in my strongest eye.  

    I have noticed that my vision is more blurred and I struggle with close work in situations where  wouldn't have before, like sewing - I thread a needle by instinct now!!  Have also had the gritty, irritated feeling and well as them streaming.  Am going the get them tested soon.

    I will be on tamoxifen, so will make sure |I have regualr tests.

    Love Carol xx