Hemorrhaging in the eyes

Good Evening,

I was diagnosed with CML in November of 2000. My initial treatment was Interferon along with some other clincal trial drugs. Then the miracle pill came a long, Gleevec!! I have been on 600mg a day for 6 years and went into remission about 3 months after starting treatment. I have very little of the few side effects.However, as of late, I have been hemorrhaging in my left eye, this occurs every few days and lasts anywhere from 2 - 5 days. I've been to an eye doctor and my eyes are fine. My Oncologists have taken other blood tests that I'm awaiting results,to ensure that there is no internal bleeding. My regular blood counts have remained normal.

Just wondering if anyone else with CML who is taking Gleevec is experiencing this.

Thanks for any information and if anyone has any questions for me about my long tenure with Gleevec, Please feel free to write.

On 4/7/2008 hes123 wrote:

Good Evening,

I was diagnosed with CML in November of 2000. My initial treatment was Interferon along with some other clincal trial drugs. Then the miracle pill came a long, Gleevec!! I have been on 600mg a day for 6 years and went into remission about 3 months after starting treatment. I have very little of the few side effects.However, as of late, I have been hemorrhaging in my left eye, this occurs every few days and lasts anywhere from 2 - 5 days. I've been to an eye doctor and my eyes are fine. My Oncologists have taken other blood tests that I'm awaiting results,to ensure that there is no internal bleeding. My regular blood counts have remained normal.

Just wondering if anyone else with CML who is taking Gleevec is experiencing this.

Thanks for any information and if anyone has any questions for me about my long tenure with Gleevec, Please feel free to write.

Hi:  I found your message of interest, because I have had periodic hemorrhaging in my right eye, but nothing bad.  I just never attributed it to the Gleevec.  I have been on Gleevec since Oct. 2000, and I was in total remission by July of 2001.  I started on 400mg. and I am still on the same dose.  I have developed Anemia though, and am monitored on a regular basis.  I think the worst side effect has been the foot cramps and fatigue.  If you would like to write to me anytime I would be glad to share experiences with you.  My e-mail is

 I am due for my eye exam, but my doctor also said that he sees nothing wrong with my eyes.  Hope to hear from you.  Take Care and God Bless

                                                           Suzzie