Interferon side,,,eyes

[honey1616]

I have noticed since week 35 that my eyes aren't as clear.  Always used reading glasses only before tx but now seems like I'm looking through a haze and everything is kinda blurry and its getting harder to see things clearly.  Has anyone else experienced this and did it get better after you stopped your tx?

[Galen]

I agree. Any changes in your vision should be reported to your doc immediately.  Most likely there will be no problem but it could be serious.  It is possible to have retinal bleeding from tx.  It gave me cataracts in both eyes.

[honey1616]

Thats It!!!  I bet after reading your post,,,,that is my problem and makes sense.  Lately,,,everything has dried out really bad for me,,,skin,,Nose and throat all dried out,,,I bet it is effecting my eyes also because this has all been going on past 2 weeks,,,all the dryness I mean!  Soooo,,,I'm setting up humidfier and trying the eye drops... ((((hugs))))  I never even thought of that...

[MajNeni]

I hope the humidifying helps.  Now just be sure to follow the instructions on the humidifier so you don't get molds; they are BAD.  
More along the same line:  use a moisturizing soap (Dove, etc.) or bath gel.  Aveeno skin relief was nice.  Don't shower in too-hot water.  When you get out, just pat your skin, and (if it's at all tending to dry) immediately smear a good moisturizing lotion on, all over.
We used to laugh about how one of the side effects was not being able to get out of the bathroom because we couldn't turn the doorknob... until the lotion sank in.
Good luck, Honey, you're getting close to the finish.  The hug felt great.  Look out, those last 12-15 weeks are very mental.
Maj Neni

[DH Bill]

Yes, it is common and yes it does get better after tx but a check up may be in order. Galen did have problems in this area.

35 weeks! seems like an eternity but your almost there.