Dads prostrate cancer

Hello Lesleymak77 . My husband developed dry eye whilst on ADT and our opthalmologist advised that he might also be more at risk of developing cataracts so he has regular eye checks to monitor everything. As you say -keep an eye on things. 

• Dry Eye Syndrome:

  ADT can disrupt the tear film, leading to dry, irritated eyes, and potentially worsening existing dry eye conditions. Symptoms can include burning, stinging, and a feeling of something in the eye. 
• Cataracts:

  Some studies indicate an increased risk of cataract development in patients undergoing ADT. Cataracts are a clouding of the eye's lens, causing blurry vision. 
• Glaucoma:

  While some research suggests ADT may reduce the risk of primary open-angle and normal tension glaucoma in Korean patients with prostate cancer, other studies have shown conflicting results. It is important to note that glaucoma can cause vision loss if left untreated. 
• Other Potential Effects:

  ADT may have other, less common effects on the eyes, including changes to the meibomian glands, which produce oils that help maintain tear film stability. More research is needed to fully understand these potential effects. 

Hello Lesley, my husband had blurred vision in one eye for several weeks. The GP told him to get his eyes tested. We went to the opticians who told us we must go to an eye casualty immediately. It turned out it was a central retinal vein occlusion but, because of the delay in seeking attention , the retina had been damaged. They have been battling to save any existing sight in that eye but have now given up because he stopped responding to treatment.

my advice is to get to an opticians and pay extra for a scan to make sure the blurring is not due to a build up of fluid at the back of they eye. This was how we were alerted to the problem….sadly too late to save the sight. Best of luck!

Thank you very much x 

Thank you for the advise I will certainly get into it x