vision problems

obliva
obliva Member Posts: 18
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I've been having problems with my vision. Sometimes I feel like they are out of focus and I can't get them coordinated with each other. Vision is also alot more blurry than before I started on Taxol and decatron. I'm 60. I plan on going to my eye doctor after the first of December, but I'm just wondering if any of you have noticed this problem during treatment.

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  • JAN22
    JAN22 Member Posts: 21
    #2
    I am so sorry you didn't write this sooner, I looked over some information I got on the web site, there is a settlement by law to all the people who took taxol, and maybe its all because of the side affects. The web page is (http://www.taxolsettlement.com), I got it from the CSN COMMUNITY MANAGER NEWSLETTER.
  • jeancmici
    jeancmici Member Posts: 665 Member
    #3
    I just read your other posting where you mentioned that you are dealing with recurrence. I don't want to alarm you but as others on this forum know, I do a lot of research. There is a metastatic condition seldom mentioned called choroidal mets and is in the eyes - first sign is blurring of vision - needs radiation. I would get a visit to the eye doctor as soon as possible. It's too bad but we seem to have to help all these docs even without our medical degree. Look up choroidal metastasis under google.com.

    Hoping you will find it's just the taxol or age causing eye changes.

    Hugs, Jean
    age 66 with mets
  • jake10
    jake10 Member Posts: 202
    #4
    The Taxol settlement had to do with pricing not side effects. I would see my eye doctor sooner rather than later. Good Luck, Beth
  • lindatn
    lindatn Member Posts: 229
    #5
    Are you on Tamoxifen? It can cause vision problems. Try not to think the worst, age alone could be the problem or if you wear glasses sometimes chemo really changes the percription.Prayers are with you. I have blood work Dec 1st and even that is a worry as all tests are. Done with the mammogram for a couple months take it all one step at a time. Have it carefully checked out. Linda
  • DeeNY711
    DeeNY711 Member Posts: 476 Member
    #6
    Obliva, I did have changes in vision during treatment, too.
  • inkblot
    inkblot Member Posts: 698 Member
    #7
    jeancmici said:

    I just read your other posting where you mentioned that you are dealing with recurrence. I don't want to alarm you but as others on this forum know, I do a lot of research. There is a metastatic condition seldom mentioned called choroidal mets and is in the eyes - first sign is blurring of vision - needs radiation. I would get a visit to the eye doctor as soon as possible. It's too bad but we seem to have to help all these docs even without our medical degree. Look up choroidal metastasis under google.com.

    Hoping you will find it's just the taxol or age causing eye changes.

    Hugs, Jean
    age 66 with mets

    This condition is typically seen in wide spread mets, but of course, bc can and does met to areas not considered typical.

    I wouldn't panic but get that eye exam. It is not unusual to experience some eye changes during and soon after chemo, which usually resolves.

    Love, light and laughter,
    Ink
  • Snookums
    Snookums Member Posts: 148
    #8
    DeeNY711 said:

    Obliva, I did have changes in vision during treatment, too.

    Yes, count me in too. I also, know that going under general anethesia can cause temporary vision changes. I have really noticed it and am seeing my eye dr tomorrow. My other problem is the watering is still present and my eyelashes are not fully back after 5 months. Ugh! it is a frustration. I hope we all find a quick answer to get this under control. My prayers are with you. I'll write here tomorrow night if my dr has any great info or ideas. Candy
  • Snookums
    Snookums Member Posts: 148
    #9
    My news today was so good I am going to do a full posting so look there under Vision Info!
  • KathyMDM
    KathyMDM Member Posts: 2
    #10
    jeancmici said:

    I just read your other posting where you mentioned that you are dealing with recurrence. I don't want to alarm you but as others on this forum know, I do a lot of research. There is a metastatic condition seldom mentioned called choroidal mets and is in the eyes - first sign is blurring of vision - needs radiation. I would get a visit to the eye doctor as soon as possible. It's too bad but we seem to have to help all these docs even without our medical degree. Look up choroidal metastasis under google.com.

    Hoping you will find it's just the taxol or age causing eye changes.

    Hugs, Jean
    age 66 with mets

    Jean, I just saw your two year oldpost. I was diagnosed with choroidal mets. 'do you have them? Kathleen

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