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

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

I know this thread is a few years old but I found it when googling eye problems in combination with muscle stiffness and Letrozole.

i had problems with one pupil bigger than the other this week and so went to a&e. They checked me out with a full eye exam, high blood pressure and diabetes screen - no obvious linked problems….

However there are slight signs of blood leakage at the back of my eye so I’ve been referred for a follow up eye assessment.

My muscle stiffness has recently got much worse too.

Reading this thread I’m wondering if I should ask for a different brand of medication to see if that helps in the first instance.

Any suggestions or thoughts please before I speak to the pharmacist or my breast cancer team?

thanks!