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does home oxygen therapy affect eyesight,does anyone else have this problem or could it be eye cataracts.

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happyfeet59

Only just started on oxygen bazwag but I've not heard or read anything about this. I think if it were the case there would be reports of it somewhere. Perhaps someone else knows more.

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drd4

Are you on Prednisone? That worsens cataracts.

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dime

I am on oxygen24/7 15 lt for 16 hours aday on a mask. I also have cataracts and had my eyes tested a few weeks ago,was told eyesight very good !however sometimes my eyes go fuzzy. Iam presently on more prednisolone than usual and antibiotics so I am not sure which to blame!!!I am hoping to return to ((normal. ))))if there is such a thing!!!!!!Hope this helps you not to worry !!!!

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Cressie

Hi Bazwag and dime,

I have just the same probs as you dime, my eyes often go fuzzy. I'm on 5/6 lpm and have been for two and a half years. i recently had my eyes checked for the fuzziness but, with specs, they're fine. However I understand, as drd4 has said, that cataracts can be a side effect of steroids. Just lucky aren't we? Lol.

Cressie

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seyre

Hi, Yeah steroids caused cataracts with me but I still get fuzzy eyes and think that may be the oxygen. Just another problem we have to learn to accept. Sue E

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