Blindness Due to Chemo
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Chemotherapy has many negative side effects
Background
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Chemotherapy treatments can damage the optic nerves, which causes vision issues and blindness. In most cases, the damage is temporary, and the vision may return.
Drugs
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Certain chemotherapy drugs such as vincristine may cause blindness more often than other drugs. If you believe it is the specific drug that is causing vision problems, speak with a doctor about your options.
Who's Affected
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Blindness is a rare side effect of chemotherapy. Those most commonly affected are people who already have preexisting vision problems or optic nerve weakness.
Chemo
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Chemotherapy is a treatment option for individuals with cancer. The treatment uses chemicals to kill cancer cells and prevent them from dividing rapidly.
Warning
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If you are worried about blindness as it relates to chemo, speak with a doctor about your choices before treatment is administered.
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