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Can radiation cause eye floaters? Seeing black smoke after breast radiation

MW

Community Member

a day ago

Hi I need some help please I just started my radiation this week ,5 days of radiation to the left breast and yesterday when I got home I started to see floaters like a black smoke has anyone else experienced this and what did you use.I have already called my Radiation oncologist and he doesn't think its related to radiation but I do didn't have this problem before and I would appreciate if anyone would tell me what they used I have read that radiation can cause the floaters, cobweb,smoke light floaters in eye. Thank anyone for what you have used if this has happened to you .

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CA

Community Member

a day ago

It's understandable to be concerned about new symptoms starting during radiation treatment, especially when they seem connected in timing. While radiation to the breast area typically doesn't directly affect the eyes, any new visual changes like floaters or black smoke-like vision should definitely be evaluated by an eye doctor or your medical team promptly to rule out other causes. Many community members find it helpful to keep a symptom diary and advocate for thorough follow-up when something feels different, so hopefully others here can share their experiences with similar concerns.

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