Hydroxycarbamide sight

[Digger031145]

does anyone know if HU can affect vision ?

If so, in what way?

[Lasbrisas1]

Yes it Does, eat eggs and Figs.

[Digger031145 in reply to Lasbrisas1]

in what way? What are the effects on vision ?

[Otterfield]

I don't know but if you have developed a vision problem please see an optician as soon as possible.

[Digger031145 in reply to Otterfield]

I’ve seen an optician already. Field vision resukts abnormal

[kiwitraveller]

I go for an annual opticians check up and he told me because of the Hydroxy I had to have an ocular test each year as it can impact on your eye sight.

[Digger031145 in reply to kiwitraveller]

what’s involved with an ocular eye test?

[kiwitraveller in reply to Digger031145]

they put drops in your eyes to enlarge pupils - you have to wait 30-60 min for that to work then go back and they check through a machine. Cost me $25NZ so not going to break the bank and better tk be sure. My optician just told me that the Hydroxy could create problems and that I needed to have this extra check up with my annual visit. I can’t find eye issues online but better to be sure than sorry.

[Digger031145 in reply to kiwitraveller]

I’ll ask my optician when I go on Thursday

[saltmarsh]

I'm 76 and have been on hydroxyurea for 2 years. Recently had an eye exam by an opthamologist and she found no changes from 2 years ago. I will note that my vision is not as good in the evening - whether it's reading or watching tv and that is different from 2 years ago but I guess it could also be age related.

[rustler35]

I have been taking 1 gram daily for over 5 years and have not experienced any change in vision or vision issues.

[Jimbosan]

I use a small amount only 500mg four times per week. I have not associated any vision issues with hyd. I do wake with blurred vision secondary to my MPN. It improves by mid morning. I believe it is a symptom many have. Good luck.