Peg-Interon Alpha 2b and vision loss

[Chicagrl]

Hello, I am on week 8 of the Hepatitis treatment.  Hep C type 1a, VL=63,000, 23 yrs.  It seems that my vision has been rapidly deteriorating since week three.  I am going to set up an appointment with an Optometrist to see how much of a change there has been.  I also have a suspicion of Autoimmune disease, specifically RA.  I wonder if the two could be connected.  
Is vision loss common, permanent, reversible?  Could it be a symptom of developing autoimmune disease, thyroid problems, or hyperactive symptom seeking?

[rosebud57]

I had vision problems early in treatment that were pretty frightening to me.  I wanted to protect them from light, couldn't read or see computer, i guess it could have affected driving, i usually felt so quesy driving i limited that all together unless had to.  

but as others have said if you are concerned get professional opinion.

[mikesimon]

I agree with FLGuy. See the optometrist when you want to get new glasses. For this issue see an ophthalmologist. I hope it's nothing serious. Mike

[FlGuy]

Don't know the answers to all your points.  I was on 2b for 6  months and my vision went a little wonky, but not to the exent that it affected driving, working or reading. Just some fuzziness that cleared up a couple of weeks after I stopped the stuff.  Now on alpha 2A, did not recognize any vision change this time.

If you are going to get your eyes checked, go to an opthamologist (which are medical doctors) instead on an optometrist.  The 'thologists will know more about the effects of the meds your taking.  Me, I'm an optimist.