One of the issues I have experienced on my cancer journey has not received a lot of attention on this blog, but with some upcoming optical appointments, I thought I give you an update on it.
Back in July of last year, much prior to starting cancer treatment, I suffered an optical nerve damage event due to inflammation of the nerve probably caused by the cancer. It caused the peripheral vision in my left eye to be impaired by a darker, cloudy area to the lower left of my eye.
The damage to the optical nerve is likely permanent, as optical nerve repair is not possible.
I have an upcoming optical appointment with an optical nerve damage specialist at the Ottawa Eye Institute. Not sure if they can do anything to repair it, or at least improve my vision from what it is today.
My vision issue is likely to be collateral damage from the cancer. And all part of the battle. It is what it is. I keep my fingers crossed that they can do anything to help my left eye vision.
Will keep you posted.
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