Glaucoma and breast cancer

[Euphor]

Hello

I wondered if anyone on here is or has been taking the hormone drug tamoxifen? I currently take two lots of eye drops for glaucoma, have had three trabs in the past and in May 2021 a Baerveldt shunt implant.

After I recently started the tamoxifen drug I feel that I’m experiencing sore eyes (more so than usual) and wondered if it might be this?? Thank you 🙂

[Trish_GlaucomaUK Partner]

Hello Euphor, I have just looked at the Patient Information leaflet and it does mention swelling of optic nerve as one of the rare side effects.

I recommend that you call the eye secretary to make the consultant aware. If the soreness becomes worse, please don't leave it visit the eye clinic A & E if they have one or the A & E inself.

[Euphor in reply to Trish_GlaucomaUK]

Thank you for the info, I will definitely get in touch with my consultant.

[Amjan]

Hello Euphor. I am on Anastrozol for last 8 years, I have been on Timolol and Latanaprost for even longer than that. But I have not had surgery yet so I am sorry I am not able to help with any information. But I have just been put on waiting list to have preserflo surgery as all the drops have been unsuccessful in bringing pressure down. I am dreading this surgery. Will update all once I have had the surgery done. Sorry not i am much help to you.

[Euphor in reply to Amjan]

Hi Amjan. Thank you for your reply, I hope the surgery goes well for you. I had a Baerveldt shunt eye implant in May 2021, then breast tumour removal in November 2021 😵‍💫 My eye surgery took a couple of month to settle but it has been doing well since

[Amjan in reply to Euphor]

Thank you Euphor. It's very assuring to know you are now doing well and the surgery was successful. I am booked fro my presserflo surgery on 5th September, I am dreading it. I have asked for general enesthtic as I am so petrified. I am just hoping for the best.

[Euphor in reply to Amjan]

I’m sure you will be absolutely fine but I do understand the nerves. I also had a general anaesthetic and that was somuch better than when I was awake for the needling surgery I had a few months earlier 🙂 it will be over before you know it.

[Amjan in reply to Euphor]

Thanks for your reassurance, will keep you all updated when I am able to.

[DillonD]

Hi Euphor, I'm new to this forum and eye condition, but thought I'd just let you know I've been on Tamoxifen for 11 years and have been on Monoprost for a month and so far am okay, but may be early days. Good luck with the Tamoxifen and your eye condition.

[Euphor in reply to DillonD]

Thank you for your reply. It’s very reassuring to find another person who is managing with the same drugs 🙂. I also take Azopt and Monoprost 🤞🏻🤞🏻