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I am in remission as of 2/21/25 after my double mastectomy. I do have an eye exam this week. Thank you!

July 7, 2025
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Vision changes and eye problems can occur while taking tamoxifen. The medication can increase your risk of developing blurred vision and cataracts (cloudy areas in the lens of your eye). It's excellent that you already have an eye exam scheduled this week. If you experience any serious vision problems, including
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Vision changes and eye problems can occur while taking tamoxifen. The medication can increase your risk of developing blurred vision and cataracts (cloudy areas in the lens of your eye). It's excellent that you already have an eye exam scheduled this week. If you experience any serious vision problems, including:
- Blurred vision
- Eye pain
- Vision loss

Make sure to discuss these symptoms with both your oncologist and eye doctor. While some eye changes may be minor, it's important to have any vision changes evaluated to ensure proper care and management of your eye health during treatment.

July 7, 2025

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