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Does MM Affect The Eyes?
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I am having recurrent Post Vitreous Detached of the Retina. I get flashing in my eyes. The Retina Specialist thinks it is from my past high corticosteroid use. I really donโ€™t want to go blind.

posted July 2, 2023
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you Allโค๏ธ for your replies to my question. I have SMM so I am not on chemotherapy, but what you are telling me is that my eyes will get worse with treatment! Eek! Lol. I saw the Retina Specialist yesterday, and itโ€™s much more mild than the last time. My pressure is just under the maximum, and there are no tears on the retina. With this issue, the fluid drops so before I saw him, I started taking Cod liver oil and Lutein. It worked! I need to keep taking it.
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posted July 4, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I had cataracts from the use of Dexamethasone. After surgery I now have new lenses and all is well. For the time being

Ed Tolman

posted July 3, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hey there! Praying that symptoms decrease, that the pressure remains stable and decreases, that you NEVER need chemotherapy, and that the anxiety transitions to hope - complete healing, IN HIS NAME! Amen.

posted July 4, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I certainly hope your eye condition continues to improve. That's patently unfair to develop in response to other conditions.

posted July 4, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I have a doctor specialized in retina and vitrio. He corrected that to me. I improved.

posted September 15, 2023

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