HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post - Eyesight/Vision changes with Herceptin???

Liz J. · 09-21-2006, 05:19 PM

Hi all,

Vision changes - YES. I thought it was my imagination. I have always been extremely nearsighted. Runs in the family. Started wearing eyeglasses full time at 7 years of age. And that was a million years ago. Anyhow, I began to need reading glasses on occasion about a year before diagnosis. I was about 46 at the time. After completing chemo I went for my annual eye exam. I noticed that I was needing the reading glasses more and more, but also felt insecure at work as all was a bit blurry with the contact lenses on. Not just reading, but seeing in general. I have been wearing contacts since age 13 - another million years ago (lol). The op. told me my vision had not changed. Well, I am getting ready to go back to him soon, as it is getting more difficult to see clearly with the contacts. I am getting Herceptin every 3 weeks. I am hoping this is just a side effect of either the chemo or Herceptin and that it will clear up.

Sincerely,

Liz J.

09-21-2006, 05:19 PM	#7
Liz J. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	Vision changes Hi all, Vision changes - YES. I thought it was my imagination. I have always been extremely nearsighted. Runs in the family. Started wearing eyeglasses full time at 7 years of age. And that was a million years ago. Anyhow, I began to need reading glasses on occasion about a year before diagnosis. I was about 46 at the time. After completing chemo I went for my annual eye exam. I noticed that I was needing the reading glasses more and more, but also felt insecure at work as all was a bit blurry with the contact lenses on. Not just reading, but seeing in general. I have been wearing contacts since age 13 - another million years ago (lol). The op. told me my vision had not changed. Well, I am getting ready to go back to him soon, as it is getting more difficult to see clearly with the contacts. I am getting Herceptin every 3 weeks. I am hoping this is just a side effect of either the chemo or Herceptin and that it will clear up. Sincerely, Liz J.