Hi Renuka Bazaz and Kelly S
Yes, My eye sight suffered during and my Chemo treatments, but I think they are getting better now. (My last Chemo treatment was the end of August). I think it caused dry-eye, making it necessary for me to use my reading glasses. 2 years ago I had my cataracts removed and at that time I also had LAL Lenses implanted (Light Adjustable Lenses). I was pretty upset when I was no longer able to pick up a book and start reading. The LAL lenses were not covered by my insurance so I paid quite a price - out of pocket, for them. I still need my readers if there isn't enough light, but it's getting better.
And Kelly S, I had dry mouth for about a week after each of my 6 Chemo treatments. I went in for a dental cleaning and checkup and was very surprised to hear I have 4 cavities that need fillings. I haven't had a cavity in literally YEARS. My Dentist advised that it's somewhat common after Chemotherapy to have decay start in teeth. But, as you say, the Chemo saved my life and I'm grateful for that.
RenukaBazaz.
Mine got worse also and my teeth too, especially the roots of 3 teeth. But it saved my life! Kelly
Can chemotherapy affect eyesight in people with lymphoma?
It's understandable to be surprised by this news. Chemotherapy can indeed affect the eyes and vision in several ways. While the search results don't detail all eye-related side effects specifically, they do mention that orbital lymphoma (lymphoma affecting the eye Show Full Answer
Nope! Will try & find out more about this spray, thanks.
Renuka, has anyone advised you to start using Biotene? It's a mouth moisturizing spray. I spray it on my tongue and spread thoroughly around the inside of my cheeks and roof of my mouth. I also spray it on my teeth and use my tongue to spread it around there as well. I wish someone had told me this when I first started Chemotherapy. It wasn't until about my 4th treatment that my oncologist suggested it to me.