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Letrozole - Eye problems?

Jub
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Hi everyone I’ve been taking Letrozole for the last few months and had my annual eye examination a few weeks ago. I provided a list of medications I’m taking and as an afterthought added Letrozole. She said that she’d recommend testing every few months because it can cause eye problems (can’t remember condition that she said). 

I mentioned it to my Oncologist and he seemed to ‘poo poo’ it! Saying hundreds of ladies have taken it. Has anyone on here had any eye problems that may be caused by it? 

I’m asking today because I’ve discovered a large blood blast behind my iris - not sore or affecting my sight, but just reminded me to ask. 

Many thanks J

xx

  • Offline in reply to phebie

    Hi there,

    I have developed pretty severe eye problems since using Letrozole. I was a little bit short sighted before, but could read fine.I was in such good nick before all this happened (even though I'm now 66). Now I struggle to read (especially with my left eye). This eye is also out-of-focus for distance, too. Very worried about any further detioration - as I'd then be , effectively, 'partially-sighted'. I am an artist and love to draw. Apart from the obvious 'inconvenience' (driving etc. - absolutely essential, as I live in the country now) this is devastating for me. The sight seems to be fluctuating a bit at the moment - just hope to god it'll improver or at least settle down - because, at the moment I cannot even get glasses to correct it. 

    ...Just done some further research - and found that aromatase inhibitors, including Letrozole, definitely CAN cause eye problems for some people (there have been quite a few studies on this). I've been referred to the county eye hospital for further tests by my local optician. I will let yoiu know how I get on...

    Best to everyone,

    Katie

  • Offline in reply to KTathome

    How did you go on with your eyes? I am just starting Letrozole and I already have eye problems in the first place!

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