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Yes, leukemia can affect your eyes and vision. When leukemia causes white blood cells to multiply excessively, blood flow through vessels in the brain and surrounding areas (including eyes) can be affected. Some people with leukemia experience various eye-related symptoms including:

• Dry eye conditions
• Vision changes
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Yes, leukemia can affect your eyes and vision. When leukemia causes white blood cells to multiply excessively, blood flow through vessels in the brain and surrounding areas (including eyes) can be affected. Some people with leukemia experience various eye-related symptoms including:

• Dry eye conditions
• Vision changes
• Side-to-side vision issues
• Impaired driving vision It's important to discuss any new or concerning symptoms with your healthcare team, as they can properly evaluate your eye symptoms and determine if they're related to your leukemia or if there might be other factors involved. They can then recommend appropriate treatments or management strategies for your specific situation.

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