How Can Lung Cancer Cause Blurry Vision?

 Lung cancer is one of the sources of an intraocular tumour called choroidal metastasis. When this tumour enters your bloodstream, it can be transported to various body parts, including your eyes. Once in the eyes, choroidal metastasis can lead to inflammation of the uvea. An inflamed uvea can cause eye redness, eye pain, reduced vision and blurred vision.

What’s The General Prognosis If You Get This Symptom of Lung Cancer?

 The 5-year survival rate for patients with distant tumours or lung cancer that has spread to other body organs is 5 %.

How Should You Respond to Any Warning Signs?

Having a blurry vision or other worrying symptoms might not mean you have lung cancer. However, if you developany warning signs, I advise you to contact your doctor or physician as soon as possible. This can help you know what is affecting you and start treatment right away.

Ieva Kubiliute

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