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Susy's avatar
Susy
Member
11 years ago

Tamoxifen and Eye health

Hi Ladies,

I just thought i would bring this to your attention - many might already be aware.

Yesterday when i went for my 2 year eyesight check the optician queried my health. When i told him about the BC he asked if i was taking Tamoxifen - (I'm not at the moment - I'm on something else) He told me if i do take Tamoxifen then i should have my eyes, especially the macular, checked annually. He explained it is a very rare side effect of Tamoxifen but should be taken into consideration.

Just thought i would pass this on.

 

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7 Replies

  • mgndam1603's avatar
    mgndam1603
    Member
    11 years ago

    I am on Tamoxifen and was not told this, after my chemo my eyesight degenerated to the point that I needed glasses all the time, another side effect that isn't always told apparently. I will ensure i have yearly check ups now. Thank-you for sharing the information.

    Donna

  • Atmese's avatar
    Atmese
    Member
    11 years ago
    I am soon to start on one of the hormone blocking pills and in a previous life before breast cancer had been diagnosed with glaucoma. Reminder to myself to keep up eye checks.
  • margiemoo's avatar
    margiemoo
    Member
    11 years ago

    I am about to go on tamoxifen next month - I will ensure that I have regular eye check ups. appreciate this information.

     

    Marg xx

  • margiemoo's avatar
    margiemoo
    Member
    11 years ago

    I am about to go on tamoxifen next month - I will ensure that I have regular eye check ups. appreciate this information.

     

    Marg xx

  • Sue_in_FNQ's avatar
    Sue_in_FNQ
    Member
    11 years ago

    Thanks for sharing Susy .... I am scheduled to have my bilateral mastectomy in 2 weeks, so not sure what meds I will be put on thereafter - but I do wear glasses for reading and to do my artwork, so will definitely keep this in mind, if I am put on Tamoxifem (next time I visit my optometrist). All the best, Sue

  • Sue_in_FNQ's avatar
    Sue_in_FNQ
    Member
    11 years ago

    Thanks for sharing Susy .... I am scheduled to have my bilateral mastectomy in 2 weeks, so not sure what meds I will be put on thereafter - but I do wear glasses for reading and to do my artwork, so will definitely keep this in mind, if I am put on Tamoxifem (next time I visit my optometrist). All the best, Sue

  • Robyn_W's avatar
    Robyn_W
    Member
    11 years ago
    This is so important Susy.In April this year I had an eye check after reading about Tamoxifen and the retina.My optometrist said it is very important to have regular checks if you are on Tamoxifen.These are the things that we never really get told about in the beginning do we?Hope you are well.Cheers Robyn