Re: Gleevec and LASIK

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Hello

We I had cataract surgery a while back, I had to

have additional platelet infusion before the procedure

but all went well I had one eye done

and the following week the other eye done. I had not

be able to see without glasses for well over 35 years

and now I can see like a teenager all except for small

print which I bought the dollar store glasses and they

work fine..I have low ANC but no infections at all so

I am more than happy..

SkipD

DX'ed 29 years and counting

http://easyskip.tripod.ca

(my story)

--- wiwashiking <wiwashiking@...> wrote:

> Hi All,

> Its been a long time since I posted and I am just

> catching up on some

> of the posts. All has been going well and I have a

> question.

>

> Has anyone or is anyone aware of someone who has had

> LASIK (eye

> correction surgery) while on Gleevec?

>

> I am trying to find out if there are any additional

> risks or known

> adverse reactions. I know there has been some

> discussion lately about

> eye issues but I have never had any issue eye or

> otherwise while on IM.

>

> My primary onc was not sure and he's one concern was

> around any impact

> to the healing of the cornea. He suggested I ask

> another Dr. we

> consult with at DF which I have send an inquiry and

> check with NVS as

> to any reported adverse effects (I did call NVS but

> they said they

> could only give that info to my doctor and not to

> me).

>

> If anyone has any information that would be much

> appreciated.

>

> Thanks, Sharon

>

>

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[Guest guest]

>

> Hi All,

> Its been a long time since I posted and I am just catching up on

some

> of the posts. All has been going well and I have a question.

>

> Has anyone or is anyone aware of someone who has had LASIK (eye

> correction surgery) while on Gleevec?

>

> I am trying to find out if there are any additional risks or known

> adverse reactions. I know there has been some discussion lately

about

> eye issues but I have never had any issue eye or otherwise while on

IM.

>

> My primary onc was not sure and he's one concern was around any

impact

> to the healing of the cornea. He suggested I ask another Dr. we

> consult with at DF which I have send an inquiry and check with NVS

as

> to any reported adverse effects (I did call NVS but they said they

> could only give that info to my doctor and not to me).

>

> If anyone has any information that would be much appreciated.

>

> Thanks, Sharon

>

Hi Sharon

I asked that question about a month ago I don't think I got a

response, I was asking about the intralase which is with the laser if

anyone out there knows anything about either procedures I would like

to know also. thanks to all

Esther

[Guest guest]

Unfortunately I don't have any information about Gleevec and lasik eye

surgery but if I was looking into it, I would bring the following

article to the doctor who is doing the procedure and ask him if the

procedure could cause further problems IF Gleevec were to cause any of

these issues.

http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/108076803322279426

From the little bit that I know (which isn't much), I would think that

the PRK might be safer than the Lasik procedure. It's something you

may also want to ask about.

Good luck,

Tracey

[Guest guest]

>

> Unfortunately I don't have any information about Gleevec and lasik

eye

> surgery but if I was looking into it, I would bring the following

> article to the doctor who is doing the procedure and ask him if the

> procedure could cause further problems IF Gleevec were to cause any

of

> these issues.

>

> http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/108076803322279426

>

> From the little bit that I know (which isn't much), I would think

that

> the PRK might be safer than the Lasik procedure. It's something

you

> may also want to ask about.

>

> Good luck,

> Tracey

>

Thanks Tracey, I copied it and will save it for when I go to the

opthamalogist.I shouldn't have procrastinated so long and had it

done before Gleevec. thanks again

Esther

[Guest guest]

All,

Thanks for the responses.

Esther,

I did receive a response back from Dr. Druker, he said that there is

no impact on the ability to heal from the immune standpoint. His only

concern was if there was fluid retention around the eyes (which I

don't have), he classified this as minor and suggested to be safe just

to hold the IM for a couple of days before and after the procedure.

I still haven't heard back from the other Dr. I asked but it was

great to get such a quick response from him. I have my consult with

the laser eye center on Friday, I am also looking at the Interlase

(bladeless) procedure, this seems to be the more accurrate of

procedures and fastest healing, although a bit more pricey.

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

>

> All,

> Thanks for the responses.

>

> Esther,

> I did receive a response back from Dr. Druker, he said that there

is

> no impact on the ability to heal from the immune standpoint. His

only

> concern was if there was fluid retention around the eyes (which I

> don't have), he classified this as minor and suggested to be safe

just

> to hold the IM for a couple of days before and after the procedure.

> I still haven't heard back from the other Dr. I asked but it was

> great to get such a quick response from him. I have my consult

with

> the laser eye center on Friday, I am also looking at the Interlase

> (bladeless) procedure, this seems to be the more accurrate of

> procedures and fastest healing, although a bit more pricey.

>

> Thanks.

>

thanks for the imfo I will print this out and save it for when I

decide to do it.It's still a little scarey to me. Let us know when

you do it and a blow by blow discription,{ha ha}.

Maybe that will make it easier. Did you go to more

than one opthomalogist? some don " t do the intralase. Good luck i

hope everything goes real easy for you.

Esther