Letrozole/ Femara and eyesight
Hi all am now 4months into Letrozole and seem to be having some vision impacts - dialled up old faithful doctor google and there’s a lot or articles about the impact of Hormone Therapy on vision inclu...
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@Romla
@iserbrown
I refused aromatase inhibitors because of the side effects on eye health. I too had read the peer reviewed paper from the American Opthalmology Association. I was most concerned regarding increased ocular pressures, retinal bleeds and retinal detachments.
I have had glaucoma for over 10 years and have worked hard through the use of drops to lower the pressures. Pre BC I have also had a retinal bleed and retinal detachment leading to loss of total sight in my right eye.
The oncologist / breast surgeon was most annoyed with my refusal. However my opthalmologist was very pleased.
I believe that eye health and sight is an under researched area in relation to aromatase inhibitors.
I value my eyesight. Having only sight in my left eye I dread losing that remaining sight. I will take my chances with a recurrence. That is my choice. I would never advise anyone to not take aromatase inhibitors. There are reasons for my decision. That's me.
It may be easier living closer to eye specialists however my closest opthalmologist is 2,300 kms from home. It is near impossible to hop on a plane and fly to Perth when problems arise. Opthalmogists visit our town every six months, miss a visit and it is 12 months.
@iserbrown
I refused aromatase inhibitors because of the side effects on eye health. I too had read the peer reviewed paper from the American Opthalmology Association. I was most concerned regarding increased ocular pressures, retinal bleeds and retinal detachments.
I have had glaucoma for over 10 years and have worked hard through the use of drops to lower the pressures. Pre BC I have also had a retinal bleed and retinal detachment leading to loss of total sight in my right eye.
The oncologist / breast surgeon was most annoyed with my refusal. However my opthalmologist was very pleased.
I believe that eye health and sight is an under researched area in relation to aromatase inhibitors.
I value my eyesight. Having only sight in my left eye I dread losing that remaining sight. I will take my chances with a recurrence. That is my choice. I would never advise anyone to not take aromatase inhibitors. There are reasons for my decision. That's me.
It may be easier living closer to eye specialists however my closest opthalmologist is 2,300 kms from home. It is near impossible to hop on a plane and fly to Perth when problems arise. Opthalmogists visit our town every six months, miss a visit and it is 12 months.