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Edie L · 09-22-2006, 08:26 AM

After being on chemo/Herceptin for a year, I also developed cataracts and had them surgically removed. What a blessing! - I had always been legally blind, and now my vision is 20/25! I was told that it is the pre-med/steroids that cause the cataracts. I am still on chemo/Herceptin and have somewhat blurry vision early in the morning for a few days after treatment. Like a number of you, I also have dry eyes especially when I sleep, and I use Genteal/PM, a pricey gel in a tiny tube, which really helps immensely.
Edie L.

09-22-2006, 08:26 AM	#14
Edie L Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6	Eyesight/Vision changes with Herceptin??? After being on chemo/Herceptin for a year, I also developed cataracts and had them surgically removed. What a blessing! - I had always been legally blind, and now my vision is 20/25! I was told that it is the pre-med/steroids that cause the cataracts. I am still on chemo/Herceptin and have somewhat blurry vision early in the morning for a few days after treatment. Like a number of you, I also have dry eyes especially when I sleep, and I use Genteal/PM, a pricey gel in a tiny tube, which really helps immensely. Edie L.