Hi all
Does anyone know how long after treatment (chemo) should you wait to have an eye test. I was due for one just before dx in Jan 07 but didn’t get round to it with everything going on. My sight has got worse through chemo which finished 2 weeks ago.
Best wishes Sue x
Hi Sue
Didn’t realise you had to wait for an eye test, I should have had one last year but didn’t get round to it. I could really do with one as I am really struggling now with some small print. Then again … it might be my age !!!
Diane x
I had an eye test during chemo, my optician told me it was ok with chemo but did say that if I was on tamoxifen would make a difference, not sure exactly what he meant by that though.
Debbie
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Hi Sue
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Best wishes
Lucy
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Had my eyes tested in January, but about 2 months ago I felt that I had to wear my reading glasses all the time at work (started Tamoxifen sometime in April/May).
The optician was suprised that my prescription had changed that much so quickly, but I am 46 and your eyes do change in your forties. I told him about my Tamoxifen and he checked the backs of my eyes and everything was fine. He felt the changes were age-related, but I felt better having a full test. I’d get an eye test if you’re concerned, just for peace of mind if nothing else…
love,
Jacki xx
Thank you for your replies. I will go ahead and book an eye test now. Vision is really blurred now.
Best wishes to you all
Sue x