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      • March 10, 2020 at 5:46 am
      CiennaR
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      I have lost my vision in one eye due to immunology cancer drugs. After 8 months treatment on Opdivo and Yervoy started getting red, puffy eyes and then blurred vision. My oncologist wasn’t too concerned (allergies?) but was sent to eye doctor who though he knew nothing about immunology drugs said I had dry eyes and was put on artificial tears and steroid eye drops. One eye cleared up and one eye went from blurry vision to no vision. Last 3 months have gone to eye specialists (who dismiss my concerns about immunology/vision loss.) and had all kinds of different treatments done. Was told there is a good chance I could be permanently blind in one eye. So, am scheduled for eye surgery and then a long haul to see if any vision comes back.
      I guess what I am saying is really, really be aware of any eye problems while on treatment even if you or doctor thinks the problem is minor. Keep on top of it. I, too have hypothyroidism and take medicine for it and was diagnosed by eye specialists with thyroid Eye Disease. I was taken off of treatment right away after eye problems started.
      Wishing you the best.
      CienhaR
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