Any of you had watery eyes coz of chemo?
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I did have watery eyes, but I believe it was from the radiation(1998). If you had any radiation to that area, that may be a cause. I still have watery eyes in really cold weather. You should ask your oncologist if anyone else experienced this on the chemo you've taken.
You should notice your eyelashes to grow back in 3-6 months.
It's funny...you don't realize how important your eyelashes are until they're not there.
Good Luck!
Eye Problems
Includes: Cataracts, conjunctivitis (pink eye), dry eye syndrom, glaucoma, photophobia, and watery eyes.
Eye problems can occur for a variety of reasons.
In some cases, anti-cancer medications and medications used to reduce side effects may contribute to the development of some eye problems. Cataracts, dry eye syndrome, and chemo itchy eyes are some examples of eye problems resulting from cancer treatments.
COMMON EXAMINATIONS FOR EYE PROBLEMS:
The following are common exams for eye problems that your eye doctor or healthcare provider may perform on you:
Fluorescein or Rose Bengal staining: To perform this exam, your eye care professional or healthcare provider may put special eye drops into your eyes. Using a special light, they can see if there are any problems with the surface of your eyes. This may be done if eye prlblems include having eye pain, trauma, or a feeling of itchy eyes.
Ophthalmoscopy: This is when your healthcare provider uses an ophthalmoscope, to look at the back of your eye. They can see the structures of the eye, such as the lens, retina, blood veins and vessels. Your healthcare practitioner may do this in the office, whenever you notice any eye problems.
Pupil dilation: The pupil is widened with special eye drops, to allow your healthcare provider or eye care professional to look more closely at the back of your eye.
Tonometry: This test is performed when the examiner wants to check the fluid pressures in the eye. It may be using a manual, hand-held device, or a more modern machine that blows a "puff" of air into your eye. Increased pressure in your eye may be a sign of glaucoma.
Visual acuity test: Your eye examiner will use a chart to test how well you can see at different distances. This test may be performed when you are getting new glasses or contact lenses.
That didn't happen to me, but I've heard that some types of chemo can cause eye problems. For your eyelashes .. sad to say, but it may be a couple of months. Sorry.
sorry it takes a couple of months to start growin lashes back ..i did not have watering eyes .when i had chemo...
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