Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments

About this episode

This episode discusses managing eye and vision changes related to cancer treatments, including causes, risk factors, and management tips.

- Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments - Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes, Including Causes & Risk Factors - Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters & Flashing Lights - The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team - Tips to Manage Low Vision & How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye/Vision Changes - Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of Open Notes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Topics covered

• eye changes
• vision changes
• cancer treatments
• multidisciplinary team
• clinical trials
• quality of life
• telehealth

Keywords

• dry eyes
• watery eyes
• itching eyes
• blepharitis
• cataracts
• floaters
• telemedicine
• clinical trials
• health care communication
• quality of life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CancerCare

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