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Question
30 Jul 2008
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ELTROXIN
Iv recently had my total thyroid removed,and have been put onto eltroxin 0.1 mg . I am feeling a bit tired at the moment, but my big concern is my eye sight which seems to have deteriorated. could this be a side effect of the medication or should i get my eyes checked
CyberDoc
Hi SAH
Your thyroid hormone does have an effect on eyesight - rather have it tested by an opthalmologist.
Dr Bets
Your thyroid hormone does have an effect on eyesight - rather have it tested by an opthalmologist.
Dr Bets
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