A question about HRT effects on the eyes

[Kokoro]

I'm just looking at all eventualities at the moment and this is just a general question aimed at MtF hormone treatment.

I've read that one of the effects of the hormones is a change in the lens of the eyes. I'm planning on corrective laser eye surgery for short-sightedness in the next couple of months, and obviously if the lens of my eyes will change with HRT and will cause my vision to become distorted again it would be better to abstain until after HRT.

Does anybody have any experience of this, either directly or as a one of the number of effects listed by the doctor? How does the lens actually change? I've heard it increases the perception in peripheral vision and doesn't actually effect the focus ability of the eye, but I'm unsure if this is just a myth.

I know my best bet would be to ask the doctor at the consultation, but since my appointment to see my gender psychologist hasn't even come yet I'm still hesitant about this sort of stuff.

Cheers,

[beccy]

Hiya chick I really don't have a clue but I think as you said asking the doctor would really be your best bet

[Nicole Erin]

Long term effects of HRT have not really been studied a whole lot.

Kind of sucks, I mean what if HRT is really harmful? I guess I too will find out

[Deborah_UK]

It wasn't one of the side effects mentioned to me before I started on hormones, but for a more definitive answer ask your doctor, or your optician.

[7sisters]

Before and after my monthly period, I have trouble reading. My hormones fluctuate and my eyesight too. Some time ago I was on hormones because of an imbalance and it caused occular changes. After that I had trouble reading. Please do definitely talk to your doctor before you do anything. Your doctor will advice you correctly. All the best!

[noeleena]

Hi ,

After 5 year s on h r t nothing has changed & ill think youll find in the main for women it has not effected them , unless there are other problems going on ,if you are bothered id ask those Dr s who do surgery for eyes first.

...noeleena...

[luvSophia]

Hormone Replacement Therapy can have the following effects:
1. Increased chance of dry eyes (and certain types of laser may make this worse)
2. Changes in the curvature of the lens
3. It is suspected to be beneficial with regard to glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts

I have no idea if it was related to HRT or not, but I had an eye exam for new glasses after being on hormones for six months and it was the first time in 30 years that my prescription had not gotten stronger with each check-up.

[Traci Elizabeth]

My ability to focus my eyes has been changing daily while on HRT! :straightface:

Ok, ok, ok, it's NOT the HRT, it's pollen season here and I have had bad allergies effecting my vision because of the sinus pressures! :D

[lizlizzie]

My spouse hasn't said anything about hormones changing her eyesight and since I had a total hysterectomy about 15 years ago and been on hormones since then, I can certainly say I have gotten to where i can't read without glasses - is that hormones or age?

And as an aside, there was a newcast tonight that they now are saying viagra takers are twice as likely to suffer hearing loss. (My first thought was to wonder if that was only because their partner had to keep asking if it was working yet that they noticed they couldn't hear).