Luanne Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I was just wondering if anyone else on here who has been through chemo ... if you had problems with your eyes. What I mean by this is, I used to read a lot and now my eyes get tired very quickly. I'm wondering if this is normal. I am also considering getting audio books since I can no longer read for very long. It stinks. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Have you thought about a caring bridge account? There is another poster from here who has taken a break from the board while fighting cancer, and she posts on a caring bridge account. It would allow you to see what other people are going through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Dry and "gritty" eyes can be helped with drops, but if you're already fatigued, reading, or even having an intense conversation is hard work. Has your vision changed? If so I think that's something you're supposed to mention to your caregivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I don't have personal experience, but someone I know experienced similar symptoms. If I remember correctly, watery eyes was part of it too, making it difficult to read for long periods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorilou Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 My mom experienced this...excessive tearing, too. Praying for you Luanne. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Most definitely! In fact, my oncologists told me to not panic if my eyes changed...and to not go get new glasses until six months after I was done with chemo. Eye drops help. Do mention your eyes to your doctor next time you are in. There are times when the tear ducts get clogged and must be worked on. Hang in there! You'll be done before you know it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I don't remember any noticeable changes, but I do remember reading was out of the question, as I had no power of concentration. In fact, audio books would have been the same. Just wasn't able to concentrate. :grouphug: Hugs to you as you get through your treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymonster Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 The next time you see your oncologist, do mention it. Chemo has a long list of wacky side effects, and it depends a lot on the specific chemo protocol you are on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I found this site very helpful when I had bre@st issues last year. Very nice and helpful group:https://community.breastcancer.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 my BFF had this issue while on the ACTH breast cancer protocol. She could only listen to audio books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Yeah, that can happen. I had forgotten that one. Someone who worked with an eye doctor gave me several samples of moisturizers for the eyes. Those helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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